Senior Payroll Analyst 

About the Opportunity

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of weekly payroll for Union, Non Union hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure all data files are complete and approved for transmission to payroll service provider
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets and other input documents
• Track and enter all garnishments and other special payroll deductions
• Administer the issuance of T4’s, ROE’s, T2200, and various payroll reports as requested
• Ensure that all salaries / wages are paid accurately and in accordance with regulations in a timely manner
• Preparation of GL journal entries; translation of payroll data into meaningful finance / management reports
• Comparison and investigation of payroll variances on the financial statement
• Assist the Finance team with payroll bank reconciliation, labor cost analysis, GL coding adjustments and other allocations
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure payroll and other personnel records are accurate and up to date
• Assist in the preparation of year end reports and filing of all annual returns with federal / provincial governments
• Prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain employee records confidential
• Be the main point of contact for all payroll related inquiries
• Work with other team members to coordinate responsibilities, and prioritize tasks, ensuring all-important deadlines are met

About You

• PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or working towards is an asset
• Strong knowledge of legislation and ESA cross Canada
• Proficiency with Excel
• 5+ years of experience working in payroll
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to work effectively in a team setting, a dedicated team player
• Able to work within tight payroll deadlines
• Emphasis on attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
• Excellent planning, organization, and time management skills

Salary Range

$75,000 - $90,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity.

You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications.

You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.