Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This position plays a central role in managing full-cycle accounting processes, payroll administration, trust fund management, and financial reporting within a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with regulations, supports budgeting and audit preparation, and enhances the financial integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer bi-weekly payroll, including pay adjustments, retroactive payments, special payments, and exceptions
• Calculate severance payments and reconcile associated general ledger accounts
• Manage regular remittances to third parties for benefits, union dues, pension plans, and garnishments
• Support payroll year-end processes and related reporting
• Handle payroll and benefits accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL account analysis
• Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with employment standards and collective agreements
• Respond to inquiries from staff, auditors, and external parties
• Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, and prepare payment runs
• Support accounts receivable functions, issue invoices, apply payments, monitor aging reports, and resolve billing issues
• Maintain resident trust account records, process deposits/withdrawals, and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports
• Prepare and post journal entries, complete bank and petty cash reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end close
• Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, and budgeting
• Track capital project expenditures and funding streams
• Support special projects and evolving finance needs as assigned

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary coursework in payroll, accounting, or business administration
• Payroll certification or working toward designation (e.g., PCP or equivalent)
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP is an asset
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements is preferred
• Prior experience in long-term care or healthcare is advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Critical thinking skills and initiative for process improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration

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