Payroll Associate

Job description

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 1 year 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

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.

Salary Range: BC (based on Education, Work Experience, etc) $50,000-60,000 in addition to competitive performance bonuses/incentives