Payroll & Accounting Administrator
$180,000–$240,000 year
On-siteCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$180,000–$240,000 yearMid LevelSmall
Full TimeMid LevelSmall
Job Summary
Manage end-to-end, bi-monthly payroll processing in ADP, including sales commission calculations, benefits administration, and statutory remittances. Execute general ledger reconciliations, routine journal entries, and monthly bank reconciliations while supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. Prepare working papers for external year-end audits and optimize workflows to maintain compliance with Canadian accounting standards. This role reports directly to the CFO within a tight-knit finance team serving a premier commercial interiors dealership.
Required Qualifications
- 2–3 years of hands-on full-cycle Canadian payroll administration
- 2–3 years of general ledger accounting experience
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Direct hands-on administration of ADP payroll and timekeeping modules
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, pivot tables, spreadsheet reconciliations)
- Solid working knowledge of Alberta Employment Standards, CRA payroll regulations, and Canadian accounting principles
- High degree of personal integrity handling confidential data
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Comfort wearing multiple hats in a small-office environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a small-to-medium business, dealership, or distribution environment
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or active enrollment in the program
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