Junior Payroll Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - Canaccord Genuity Corp.

Canaccord Genuity Corp.

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Summary:

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.

Our Finance Department at Canaccord Genuity Corp.

is currently looking for a motivated individual with strong payroll knowledge, quick learner with excellent organizational skills to join our group of professionals.

We are looking for a Permanent, Full time - Junior Payroll Specialist to join our Canadian Payroll Team. This position reports directly to the 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 paymentshourly & overtime and other payments)
Assist process staff events (new hire, rehire, departures, leaves and other change organization events).
Assist in processing a fullcycle semimonthly payroll.
Responds to all stakeholders regarding Payroll related inquiries about their pay.
Assist in preparing and delivering various reports or spreadsheets as required.
Assist both Payroll Specialists with preparing ROE, Garnishment, and CRA remittances.
Assist Senior Payroll Accountant with journal entries, cheques, deposits and basic account reconciliation and cost reporting.
Assist the whole Payroll team during December
February to meet deadlines regarding tax forms distribution and deliveries (includes distribution of T4/RL1/T2200)
Performs ad hoc tasks as needed, likely requested from CGC Controller & Manager, Payroll
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 is in compliance with all required payroll legislation and regulations.

Skills & Qualifications:

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 mínimal supervision.
Eager to learn, Quick learner, adaptable to changes in fastpaced, deadline driven environment.
Problem solver, detail oriented, excellent in prioritizing/time management and organize.
Self-Motivated and results driven, with proactive mentality and initiative approach to work.
Flexible to work required hours at peak times when necessary.

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