Accountant, Payroll and Benefits

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Dehavilland Full time

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, aftermarket, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,200 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future.

Position Description

Are you an accountant with an interest in supporting a fast-paced payroll team? Are you a strong problem solver with excellent attention to detail? We are hiring a Payroll & Benefits Accountant in our Calgary head office. If you are seeking an exciting new opportunity with a dynamic organization that is constantly evolving, we want to hear from you

You will lead the charge for payroll accounting activities for all aviation entities. Transactions include creating and uploading payroll journal entries, performing GL reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, third-party remittance entries, supporting audit requests, and related reporting and reconciliations.

You will be involved in traditional accounting practices such as year-end, month-end, and quarterly accounting transactions for payroll-related finance inquiries. In this role, you will be the key liaison between finance and HR stakeholders, acting as a supportive resource between both teams and ensuring the relationship remains focused on moving through a large consolidation project for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting with thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting and payroll principles.
  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or commensurate experience, preference to a CPA or CMA designation, or working towards completion.
  • Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, with demonstrated advanced skills in Excel.
  • A strong preference for working knowledge of the Ceridian Dayforce chart of accounts and journal entry setups.
  • A deadline-driven mindset with a strong commitment to completing work within established timelines.
  • Comfortable working with multiple ERP systems, large databases, and merging data to develop refined reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for accurately processing payroll settlements for Canadian and US payroll for each pay run, including posting to the general ledger and processing third-party payments.
  • Support month-end activities as they relate to payroll and HR.
  • Participate in internal and external audits by providing reporting and supporting quarterly control requests from internal and external auditors.
  • Support year-end reporting requests and additional year-end requirements.
  • Support remittances for pensions and retirement savings, and reconciliations and remittances for third-party vendors, workers compensation, and union dues.
  • Support the documentation of existing processes unique to independent business units with the overall goal of completing the transition work required to meet the consolidation deadline.
  • Working with a focus on keeping documentation and resources current through the evolution of the consolidation project.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence.

As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals.

Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.

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