Payroll & Accounting Specialist

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000

Who we are

Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.

Our Canadian operation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., is currently looking for a positive, motivated individual with strong payroll knowledge, quick learner, with some financial acumen, excellent organizational, analytic and technical skills to join our group of professionals based in Vancouver. This position reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Payroll.

Responsibilities:

Works closely and collaboratively with other members of the Payroll, Benefits and HR teams.

Process most if not all of time tracking entries on a pay period basis. Enter/Upload EIBs and maintain employee data and transactions in payroll system. (Include entering tax elections, direct deposit changes, cost allocation changes, taxable benefits – tuition, parking, gym, other benefits related charges, termination payments, vacation payments and ad hoc salary/wages/bonus related payments-hourly & overtime and other payments)

Assist process staff events (new hire, rehire, departures, leaves and other change organization events)

Assist in processing a full-cycle semi-monthly payroll.

Responds to most if not email inquiries from all stakeholders regarding Payroll-related inquiries about their pay

Assist in preparing and delivering various reports or spreadsheets as required.

Assist both ROE preparations, Pay Statements and Garnishments

Assist Senior Payroll Accountant and/or Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst with journal entries, cheques, deposits and basic account reconciliation and cost reporting inquiries.

Assist the whole Payroll team during December – February to meet deadlines regarding tax forms distribution and deliveries (includes distribution of T4/RL-1/T2200)

Assist with documentation of new processes and system testing as needed.

Adheres to company policies and ensures company is following best practices in Payroll and complies with all required payroll legislation and regulations.

Performs ad-hoc tasks as assigned/needed, likely requested from CGC Controller & Sr. Manager, Payroll

Skills & Qualifications:

PCP designation and/or similar Accounting Certification/Diploma

2 - 5 years of experience in Payroll/Accounting

Intermediate to Proficient in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills, positive demeanor, forward thinking.

Proven ability to collaborate in a team environment and able to work independently – minimal supervision.

Excellent prioritization with great deal of attention to detail

Eager to learn, Quick learner, adaptable to changes in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Problem solver, excellent in prioritizing/time management and highly organized.

Self-Motivated and results driven, with proactive mentality and initiative approach to work.

Responsible, reliable and considerate towards colleagues, specially through peak times.

Flexible to work overtime required hours at peak times when necessary.

Kind and genuine personality to work with colleagues from all levels and creates a safe and positive environment for all.

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All applications will be held in strict confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

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We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.