Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with a strong foundation in accounting operations and payroll-related financial processes. This role is ideal for someone who can lead a team, oversee reconciliations and reporting, support period-end close activities, and partner cross-functionally to improve payroll accounting accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This position is located in Edmonton, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and approve payroll-related remittances, including union dues, employer associations, tax authorities, workers’ compensation, and benefit payments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Lead general ledger reconciliations and review journal entries to ensure accounts are balanced and financial information is recorded accurately.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, as well as audit preparation and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and deliver detailed payroll and accounting reports to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Apply and interpret collective agreements, partnering with management and union representatives to ensure payroll compliance and consistency.
• Collaborate with internal systems and digital services teams to support payroll system testing, enhancements, calculations, reporting, and automation initiatives.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve payroll and accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall process efficiency.
• Leverage technology and reporting tools to improve scalability, automation, and accuracy across payroll accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll accounting or accounting administrators, including delegation of work, performance review, training, coaching, and coverage planning.
• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure the proper handling of sensitive employee and payroll information.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Business, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA designation preferred, or actively pursuing; candidates with significant relevant accounting experience will also be considered.
• Strong experience in accounting, payroll accounting, HR accounting, or related financial operations.
• Payroll knowledge is required; PCP designation is considered an asset.
• Experience working with in-house payroll systems is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and process automation.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and implementing more efficient workflows.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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