Accounting & Payroll Administrator
Guelph (office based role)
$50,000 - $60,000
Ref: 1126752
Your New Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing and well-established industrial services organization based in Guelph, Ontario. With a strong reputation in industrial maintenance, millwrighting, project execution, and shutdown support, the company continues to experience significant growth through business expansion and acquisitions. Backed by an experienced leadership team and an entrepreneurial culture, this organization offers employees the opportunity to learn, grow, and build long-term careers within a stable and successful business.
Your New Role
As the Accounting & Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role within the finance team, supporting payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, compliance, and general accounting functions. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will collaborate closely with finance, operations, project management, and HR teams while gaining broad exposure to the financial operations of a growing business.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing weekly payroll for approximately 110 employees
- Reviewing and validating employee timesheets and payroll approvals
- Allocating labour costs to the appropriate jobs and projects
- Managing payroll changes, source deductions, RRSP contributions, and payroll compliance requirements
- Preparing and issuing customer invoices on a weekly basis
- Processing customer remittances and supporting collections activities
- Monitoring outstanding receivables and conducting customer follow-up
- Entering vendor invoices and matching invoices to purchase orders
- Processing vendor payments and expense submissions
- Supporting HST filings, employer health tax filings, remittances, and other compliance requirements
- Assisting with employee onboarding and benefits administration
- Supporting finance and operational teams with various administrative duties
This position offers exceptional exposure to accounting, payroll, compliance, and business operations, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and develop their career.
What You'll Need to Succeed
To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field combined with 1-2 years of related experience
- Previous experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a related finance function
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Experience working with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- A strong aptitude for technology and process improvement
- A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- CPA studies are considered an asset but are not required
Candidates with an Accounts Payable background who are looking to expand into broader accounting and payroll responsibilities are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Get in Return
In return, you will receive:
- Competitive salary of $50,000 - $60,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including drug, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP matching program after six months of employment (2% employer contribution)
- Additional company perks
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting, payroll, compliance, and operational activities
- Direct mentorship from an experienced leadership team
- Involvement in growth initiatives, acquisitions, and integration projects
- Significant long-term career progression opportunities as the business continues to expand
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and supportive working environment
What You Need to Do Now
If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1126752. Thank you in advance for your interest.
This posting is for a new vacancy with the organization.
AI may be used in the screening process for this role.
