Posted 21 days ago

Payroll Accounting Specialist

TorontoRemote

AI Summary

Payroll Accounting Specialist at Cologix responsible for reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries, including timecard review, compliance filings, and accounts payable activities.

About this role

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

Cologix is seeking a Payroll Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting organization. This position will report to the Senior Operational Accounting Manager and will be responsible for reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll for our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries.

Key responsibilities include timecard review, payroll accounting and reconciliations, quarterly and annual compliance filings, and accounts payable activities related to benefits and payroll compliance. The role will also support year-end reporting, including W-2s, T4s, RL-1s, and vendor 1099s.

This position will also manage key Canadian payroll requirements, including filing Records of Employment (ROEs) and completing the annual vacation rollover and entitlement true-up in accordance with provincial requirements.

On non-payroll weeks, this position will provide ad hoc support to the Accounting team, as needed.

What you will do:

Bi-weekly payroll review, payroll accounting and compliance

Research and resolve issues; initiate corrective actions and adjustments

Coordinates maintenance of the Dayforce payroll system

Prepares general ledger transactions timely and accurately

Supports the annual 401(k) audit

Ensures annual benefits updates are implemented accurately and timely

Organizes and maintains sub-ledger transaction files

Ensures a timely and accurate close process for areas of responsibility

Primary owner of the Payroll inbox responsible for addressing employee inquiries

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Takes ownership in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements for areas of responsibility

Learns established processes and seeks continual process improvement while handling daily work

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

BS degree in Accounting or 5+ years of payroll accounting experience

4 to 7 years of related experience with payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting and audit

Must have experience processing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian entities

Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and quality control concepts

Experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements required

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees and other departments

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines

Process improvement mindset

Adaptability, personal accountability, high degree of ownership and a strong drive to succeed

Responsive and proactive with positive customer service skills

Positive attitude with a desire to learn, understand responsibilities and improve processes

Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred

French speaking is a plus

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***

Skills

1099401(k) AuditAccounts PayableCeridian DayforceCompliance FilingsDayforceGAAPGeneral LedgerInternal ControlsPayroll AccountingQuality ControlRecords Of Employment (ROEs)RL-1Sub-ledgerT4Timecard ReviewVacation RolloverW-2