Payroll and General Accounting Administrator

The Garden Basket Food Markets • Part-time • Markham, ON, CA • 6d ago

Payroll and General Accounting Administrator

Position Summary

Family-owned grocery store since 1929 based in Markham is looking for a Payroll and General Accounting Administrator. We are looking for a mature, knowledgeable and detail-oriented individual with 10-15 years of experience in accounting and payroll. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the store hourly payroll and general accounting administration. Must be a self-starter with strong organizational skills, the ability to perform multiple tasks and work independently. this is a permeant part time position 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities:

· Process payroll for hourly employees

· Responsible for all transactions related to the employee life cycle; ensure they are submitted accurately and within the required payroll deadlines

· Review team member timecards using Owl Timeclock; identify inconsistencies; liaise with managers to resolve issues

· Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, records

· Prepare bi-annual employees’ evaluation & pay-increment schedule

· Process employees’ benefits activation & monthly payment

· Prepare payroll journal entries

· Summarize sales data and process weekly sales report

· Reconcile all company bank accounts weekly or monthly

· Prepare inventory count sheets and process journal entry for inventory discrepancies every 4 months

· Reconcile various G/L accounts monthly

· Prepare monthly HST accounts for two companies

· Prepare prepaid account allocation every 4 months

· Prepare depreciation/amortization journal entries every 4 months

· Prepare accrual of A/P invoices every 4 months

· Print various reports daily from third party websites

· Prepare various reports weekly for the two companies

· Assist the controller with miscellaneous tasks and year-end activities

Qualifications:

· University degree or College diploma in Finance and Accounting

· Previous Payroll administration experience with a focus on payroll

· Proficiency with Sage 300 accounting software & Microsoft Office

· Familiarity in payroll system, Desjardins in particular preferred

· Self-motivated and ability to work independently

· Someone with the discretion, tact, diplomacy, and attention to detail are essential

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Strong time management, prioritization, and organization skills

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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