Payroll Associate

Job summary

The Payroll Associate is responsible for the accurate administration and processing of payroll for multiple entities while ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate policies. They also reconcile payroll accounts to the General Ledger and ensure timely government reporting and remittances.

Job details

At Raymond James, we develop, we collaborate, we decide, we deliver, and we improve together. Raymond James Ltd. is Canada’s leading independent investment dealers offering high quality investment products and services to Canadians seeking customized solutions to their wealth management needs. Payroll Associate How does the role impact the organization? The successful candidate for this position will work in a fast-paced accounting department reporting to the Payroll Team Lead. The Payroll Associate is responsible for the accurate administration and processing of payroll for multiple entities across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate payroll policies. The Payroll Team Lead also provides oversight and expertise relating to payroll accounting matters to ensure the integrity of balance sheet accounts, proper cost allocations, and timely and accurate government reporting and remittances. They will work with both internal and external stakeholders on ensuring effective and efficient operation of the entire payroll process. What will your role be responsible for? Prepare and input payroll information for transmission; Balance and verify batch totals with grand total in payroll output; Reconcile payroll accounts to the General Ledger; Ensure timely and accurate remittance of statutory and government filings; Prepare Records of Employment; File confidential records; Administer Group RRSP/DPSP; and Complete ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned. What can you expect from us? Our most important investment is in people. Upon eligibility, Raymond James Ltd offers flexible workstyles, a competitive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits range from Health Benefits, RRSP Matching Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Volunteer Days, Discretionary Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement and many more! We also support internal promotion and community involvement. What do we expect from you? Work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and an imperative attention to detail; Demonstrate email, videoconferencing, and telephone etiquette and relationship management skills; Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment; Demonstrate a professional manner to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization; Exercise tact and discretion in the handling of confidential information; and Communicate proficiently in French is an asset. Minimum of 3 years payroll experience; Post-secondary education with knowledge of basic accounting or equivalent experience; Experience with Avanti or other payroll software; Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; and Fluency written and verbal in French (asset optional). Licenses/Certifications Canadian Payroll Association education would be an asset. Travel requirements Working minimum 3 days in the office Ability to travel on an ad-hoc basis, when required. We encourage our associates at all levels to: Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm Salary Range: $78,000 - 85,000 annually, in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements. This posting is for an existing vacancy. At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive, it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. Here at Raymond James we demonstrate our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. To request accommodations, candidates are instructed to contact Human Resources via email at recruitment@raymondjames.ca. By reaching out to this email address, candidates can communicate their specific requirements and discuss the necessary accommodations they may need to participate fully in the recruitment process. We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process, including screening, assessing or selecting applicants where applicable. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision-making.

What you’ll do

The Payroll Associate is responsible for the accurate administration and processing of payroll for multiple entities while ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate policies. They also reconcile payroll accounts to the General Ledger and ensure timely government reporting and remittances.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of payroll experience and post-secondary education with knowledge of basic accounting. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with payroll software like Avanti are required, while French language skills are considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Volunteer days
• Discretionary bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll processing
• Accounting
• General ledger reconciliation
• Statutory filings
• Records of employment
• Group RRSP administration
• DPSP administration
• Avanti payroll software
• MS Office
• Excel
• Outlook
• Word
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Cost Allocation
• Tactfulness
• Relationship Management
• Professionalism
• Payroll Systems
• Time Off Management
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner
• Payroll Policies and Processes
• Microsoft Excel
• Automation
• Balance Sheet
• Decision Making
• Computer Literacy
• English Language
• Equities
• French Language
• General Ledger
• Microsoft Outlook
• Telephone Skills
• Wealth Management
• Remittance
• Team Leadership
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Video Conferencing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Payroll Associate
• Payroll Clerk
• Payroll Clerks
• Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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