Payroll Administrator / Accounting Assistant

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We are currently looking for an experienced automotive Payroll Administrator/Accounting Assistant.

Apply today if you are someone who is well organized, detail oriented, articulate, professional, a team player with a passion for the business. Someone who is self-motivated, investigates irregularities and is not afraid to ask questions. Integrity, decency and professional deportment are key personal traits that are strongly desired.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Under the supervision of the Controller, responsible to champion the payroll and administrative functions, and assist the department with accounting deliverables
• Prepare and process payroll timely; ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Process new employees in the system, transfers, terminations, leaves of absence
• Performing general accounting functions (cheques, A/R, A/P)
• Analyze, reconcile accounts for the monthly and annual closing; identify, correct payroll and accounting inaccuracies and imbalances
• Reconcile, submit all government, warranty and insurance remittances
• Handle ad hoc reporting requests

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of Payroll and Accounting experience within a retail automotive dealership with a thorough knowledge of payroll and accounting practices & procedures
• University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting, Finance and/or Payroll
• PCP preferred or in progress
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll is an asset
• Working knowledge of ERA and/or CDK is an asset
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and analytical skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive attitude and ability to multitask

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Employee training and opportunities for advancement
• Employee Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee discounts on products & services

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations for disability during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application._ *All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person