Payroll Accounting Specialist

2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Finance and Accounting
Cologix

Cologix

Cologix, Inc. provides network neutral interconnection and colocation services, integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection to empower digital transformation for carrier, media, financial services, and enterprise customers.

Diversified Telecommunication Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
$500M raised

Description

  • Review and process bi-weekly U.S. and Canadian payroll, including timecards, accounting, reconciliations, and compliance.
  • Research payroll issues and initiate corrective actions and adjustments.
  • Coordinate maintenance of the Ceridian Dayforce payroll system.
  • Prepare timely and accurate general ledger transactions and maintain sub-ledger files.
  • Support quarterly, annual, and year-end filings, including W-2s, T4s, RL-1s, vendor 1099s, and the annual 401(k) audit.
  • Implement annual benefits updates and manage related accounts payable activities.
  • File Canadian Records of Employment and complete annual vacation rollover and entitlement true-ups.
  • Own the payroll inbox and respond to employee inquiries.
  • Ensure accurate close processes and compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls.
  • Develop and implement process improvements and provide ad hoc Accounting support during non-payroll weeks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 5+ years of payroll accounting experience.
  • 4–7 years of experience with payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting, and audit.
  • Experience processing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian entities.
  • Experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and quality control concepts.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, customer service, and employee-support skills.
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines with accuracy and accountability.
  • Process improvement mindset, adaptability, initiative, and ownership.
  • Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
  • French-language skills preferred; applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada, with no sponsorship available.

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