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CLOSING DATE:  September 16, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to Supervisor, Accounting, Prepares and analyses a variety of financial statements, reports and related documentation for internal and external stakeholders as it relates to the Current, Reserve and Trust Funds. Responsible for the data compilation and analysis of all asset data inventory to ensure compliance with the revised Public Sector Accounting Board’financial reporting standards (PSAB 3150).

• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the City’s bank accounts. This often requires coordination with other departments.
• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and the timely and accurate entry of the City’s financial information into the General Ledger. Ensure that journal entries are accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) as well as the City’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze annual Financial Statements and Financial Information Return schedules to be used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze various monthly, quarterly and annual reports for all City funds. Reports must be accurate and timely as they are distributed to all levels of management.
• Provide information for Statistics Canada Quarterly Surveys. Compile and analyze Annual Statistics Canada Report.
• Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts. Obtain backup, investigate issues and take necessary corrective action.  Analysis requires communication with various departments as well as third parties.
• Responsible for chart field maintenance in the PeopleSoft General Ledger and Project Costing modules.
• Prepare monthly and annual government statutory remittances including but not limited to the Employer Health Tax (EHT) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
• Review A/P Payment Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Invoices for correct coding and asset classification.
• In conjunction with Payroll, process payroll journals via the PeopleSoft Financial and HRMS system interface.
• Process monthly employee Meal and Mileage Allowances.
• Responsible for the maintenance of employee and external vendors in the PeopleSoft Financial system.
• Responsible for the administration of the City’s travel request and reimbursement process while ensuring the adherence of the corporate policies and guidelines.
• Process financial transactions for internal and external investments in the General Ledger and analyze related balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for the creation of project id’s and set up project information in the PeopleSoft Project Costing module.
• Capital Budget analysis and upload.
• Generate reports on asset cost and depreciation. Provide all ad hoc reports related to tangible capital assets. 
• Process and analyze asset inventory information submitted by operating departments.
• Analyze project costs to determine the correct accounting treatment.
• Provide input on policies and business procedures related to Tangible Capital Asset accounting.
• Provide ongoing training to operating departments on Tangible Capital Asset financial policies and procedures through formal training sessions.
• Prepare accounting data for year-end Tangible Capital Asset schedules. Will be required to  take corrective action when required.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Economics, Finance or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years of related experience.
• Completion of CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) PREP or 4th level CGA (Certified General Accountant) or completion of all eligibility required topics for CMA (Certified Management Accountant) entrance examination or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable, Purchasing, General Ledger, Asset Management and Project Costing modules and PSAB/GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Demonstrated time management skill.

 **Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

HOURS OF WORK:  35-hour workweek

LOCATION:  Hybrid Model*– when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall

SALARY GRADE:  8

SALARY RANGE:           1ST STEP:     $73,473.40 per annum

                                      2ND STEP:    $77,350.00 per annum

                                      JOB RATE:  $81,426.80 per annum

JOB TYPE:  Union

POSTING DATE:  June 28, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  July 14, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting, Prepares and analyses a variety of financial statements, reports and related documentation for internal and external stakeholders as it relates to the Current, Reserve and Trust Funds.  Responsible for the data compilation and analysis of all asset data inventory to ensure compliance with the revised Public Sector Accounting Board’s financial reporting standards (PSAB 3150).

• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the City’s bank accounts. This often requires coordination with other departments.
• Responsible for the preparation, analysis and the timely and accurate entry of the City’s financial information into the General Ledger. Ensure that journal entries are accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) as well as the City’s policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze annual Financial Statements and Financial Information Return schedules to be used by internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and analyze various monthly, quarterly and annual reports for all City funds. Reports must be accurate and timely as they are distributed to all levels of management.
• Provide information for Statistics Canada Quarterly Surveys. Compile and analyze Annual Statistics Canada Report.
• Analyze monthly balance sheet accounts. Obtain backup, investigate issues and take necessary corrective action.  Analysis requires communication with various departments as well as third parties.
• Responsible for chart field maintenance in the PeopleSoft General Ledger and Project Costing modules.
• Prepare monthly and annual government statutory remittances including but not limited to the Employer Health Tax (EHT) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
• Review A/P Payment Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Invoices for correct coding and asset classification.
• In conjunction with Payroll, process payroll journals via the PeopleSoft Financial and HRMS system interface.
• Process monthly employee Meal and Mileage Allowances.
• Responsible for the maintenance of employee and external vendors in the PeopleSoft Financial system.
• Responsible for the administration of the City’s travel request and reimbursement process while ensuring the adherence of the corporate policies and guidelines.
• Process financial transactions for internal and external investments in the General Ledger and analyze related balance sheet accounts.
• Responsible for the creation of project id’s and set up project information in the PeopleSoft Project Costing module.
• Capital Budget analysis and upload.
• Generate reports on asset cost and depreciation. Provide all ad hoc reports related to tangible capital assets. 
• Process and analyze asset inventory information submitted by operating departments.
• Analyze project costs to determine the correct accounting treatment.
• Provide input on policies and business procedures related to Tangible Capital Asset accounting.
• Provide ongoing training to operating departments on Tangible Capital Asset financial policies and procedures through formal training sessions.
• Prepare accounting data for year-end Tangible Capital Asset schedules. Will be required to  take corrective action when required.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Economics, Finance or equivalent.
• Over two (2) years, up to and including four (4) years of related experience.
• Completion of CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) PREP or 4th level CGA (Certified General Accountant) or completion of all eligibility required topics for CMA (Certified Management Accountant) entrance examination or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounts Payable, Purchasing, General Ledger, Asset Management and Project Costing modules and PSAB/GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Demonstrated time management skill.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls including participating in year-end activities, 3rd party remittances, garnishment set up, payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities

 Payroll Responsibilities

• Prepare and process assigned Canada and US payroll(s) on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees in union and non-union environments which can include garnishment processing, incentive payouts, and deferred incentive payments, stock options, hypo tax, shadow payroll reporting, and pension payrolls
• Balance assigned payrolls based on year-end calendars, participate in audit of other payrolls as assigned
• Initial Garnishment set up
• Prepare and reconcile 3rd party remittances as defined by due dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Complete year end balancing, filing and delivery of T4s and/or W2s, complete yearend tax form amendments as required
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required by various internal/external stakeholders such as Finance and Operations and Statutory Reporting as assigned
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll general ledger accounts as requested
• Maintain complete and accurate Division notes and processing instructions (run books)

General Responsibilities

• Support questions received in a manner that ensures employee satisfaction
• Participate in systems implementations related to payroll by defining requirements, participate in preparing test plans, and documenting test results
• Document and maintain processing instructions (run books) and maintain checklists for payroll processing
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years processing large scale US and Canada payroll (2500+ employees)
• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset
• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain designation
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain sensitive and highly confidential information
• Very detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the execution and maintenance of time away from work, and timekeeping programs and processes across the enterprise. This role will appeal to someone who is an organized, thoughtful, and collaborative relationship builder.

• Primary contact for questions related to time tracking and time away from work questions

• Provide training and coaching to employees, and managers on time keeping best practices

• Build reports and audit queries to maintain the integrity of time data in Workday

• Contribute to the maintenance of the Workday knowledge library to maintain relevance

• Participate in the review and approval of key business processes related to time and absence program delivery

• Provide legislative expertise in the areas of overtime, stat holiday pay etc across Canada

What you bring

• 1-3 years experience within payroll

• Exceptional knowledge of Canadian Tire overtime, absence and time off programs, eligibility, and administration practices.

• Exceptional communicator, with an ability to make connections with people quickly.

• Strong ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Experience working with Workday Timetracking or another equivalent time system (i.e. Kronos, Dayforce, PeopleSoft)

• Experience working with large data sets in Excel and comfortable with functions like VLOOKUP, formatting, cleansing data, building various Excel formulas (if statements etc)

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

What you’ll do

The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for the execution and maintenance of time away from work, and timekeeping programs and processes across the enterprise. This role will appeal to someone who is an organized, thoughtful, and collaborative relationship builder.

• Primary contact for questions related to time tracking and time away from work questions

• Provide training and coaching to employees, and managers on time keeping best practices

• Build reports and audit queries to maintain the integrity of time data in Workday

• Contribute to the maintenance of the Workday knowledge library to maintain relevance

• Participate in the review and approval of key business processes related to time and absence program delivery

• Provide legislative expertise in the areas of overtime, stat holiday pay etc across Canada

What you bring

• 1-3 years experience within payroll

• Exceptional knowledge of Canadian Tire overtime, absence and time off programs, eligibility, and administration practices.

• Exceptional communicator, with an ability to make connections with people quickly.

• Strong ability to manage multiple and competing priorities

• Experience working with Workday Timetracking or another equivalent time system (i.e. Kronos, Dayforce, PeopleSoft)

• Experience working with large data sets in Excel and comfortable with functions like VLOOKUP, formatting, cleansing data, building various Excel formulas (if statements etc)

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

Based out of the Burlington Head Office and working closely with various stakeholders across the organization, the accountant is mainly responsible for the Tax and Treasury accounting functions. This is a unique opportunity for a strong finance person to be a key player in the financial operations of Wolseley Canada.  The ideal candidate will require a strong knowledge in Accounting, Tax and Cash Management. Success in this role will require a self-starter, with a strong analytical and continuous improvement mindset.