Payroll & Accounting Analyst - Willowdale Asset Management

Your Impact at Willowdale Asset Management

At Willowdale Asset Management, we're looking for passionate professionals who are eager to help us shape the future of our industry.

The Payroll & Accounting Analyst maintains the integrity and accuracy of the payroll data in the company's budgeting systems, supports the corporate and regional accounting teams in their payroll and benefits reporting, forecasting and variance analysis. This role also supports the Total Rewards team in payroll administration as well as compensation and benefits reporting and record management.

This role is located at our head office in Vaughan, ON.

What We Are Looking For

Your drive for excellence and entrepreneurial spirit will be cornerstones of your success. Here's Here is what else we'd love to see:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting

• At least 3 years of experience using enterprise-level budgeting, planning, and forecasting platforms

• Experience in financial accounting, budget management or financial analysis

• Working knowledge of payroll administration for Canada and US

You'll Stand Out if You Bring:

• Knowledge and working experience of HCM Payroll Systems (Dayforce preferred)
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits program administration

The Willowdale Asset Management Experience:

Joining Willowdale Asset Management means joining a team that goes beyond expectations. Not only are we leaders in real estate investment performance, but we're also invested in your personal and professional growth. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your success, including:

• The opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals.

• Exclusive discounts through our Employee Home Ownership Program.

• Support for your wellbeing through our employer-paid benefits.

• A flexible, hybrid work model.

• Employer sponsored RRSP plans to help you invest in your future.

• Ongoing support for continuing education and opportunities for learning and development to help you grow your career.

• Organic Produce from our Community Supported Agriculture Program.

• Engaging social events throughout the year to celebrate our team.

• Recognition of achievements and milestones every step of the way.

• A company that values your time outside of work just as much as your time spent at work.

What You'll Be Doing Each Day

• Support the bi-weekly and hourly payroll administration including year-end support
• Post the payroll G/L journal entries and prepare the monthly G/L account reconciliation for liability accounts (i.e., benefits, union dues, CPP & EI, WSIB)
• Lead the annual budget and the quarterly forecast payroll update in the company budgeting system in collaboration with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to test updates to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Participate as a key member of process evaluation and improvement initiatives for payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reporting as well as systems integration projects
• Support corporate and division accounting teams in variance to budget analyses
• Assist Total Rewards with benefits administration and assist in compensation and benefit market survey participation and results reporting

Who We Are

At Willowdale Asset Management, we are committed to achieving excellence in real estate investment performance. We are experts at identifying value and potential that others may overlook, crafting tailored solutions for our clients. By leveraging our local insights and financial expertise, we drive capital performance with precision and purpose. Our entrepreneurial spirit not only fuels innovation but empowers every team member to think creatively and take initiative. We foster a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives and bold ideas thrive, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued.

Join us at Willowdale Asset Management and you will become part of a remarkable team where excellence is not just a goal—it's our standard. Together, we will redefine success in the real estate investment industry.

Willowdale Asset Management is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applications under the respective provincial human rights codes. Please advise a member of our team if you require an accommodation to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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