Payroll/Junior Accountant

Job Description:

HR Project Partners is currently accepting résumés for a Payroll/Junior Accountant on behalf of one of our clients. This role will support the Senior Site Accountant with payroll processing, accounting operations, financial analysis, and compliance activities, including month-end, year-end, and audit support.

This is a full-time position, located in Gander, NL.

Essential Job Functions:

Payroll

• Process regular payroll cycles accurately and on time;
• Maintain employee payroll records and payroll system data;
• Create employee personnel files and populate with onboarding paperwork and all supporting documentation for payroll adjustments;
• Process payroll adjustments, retro pay, bonuses, and terminations;
• Calculate and track vacation accruals and statutory entitlements, conduct quarterly vacation audits and adjust as required;
• Prepare ROEs and support payroll year-end (T4s, T4As, RL-1 if applicable);
• Prepare payroll GL entry with data from payroll provider;
• Respond to payroll inquiries within established procedures;
• Support payroll-related audits and compliance reviews;
• Communicate payroll errors and adjustments to Human Resources in a timely manner to facilitate proactive communication with the affected employee(s); and
• Benefit program administration.

Accounting & Month-End Support

• Prepare routine journal entries;
• Assist with month-end close activities;
• Assist with bank and payroll reconciliations;
• Review GL accounts and investigate variances to forecast;
• Assist with maintaining organized financial records and support schedules;
• Assist with GST/HST and other statutory filings; and
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as required.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Assist with financial analysis and management reports;
• Assist with month-over-month and year-over-year variance analysis;
• Compile financial data to support internal reporting;
• Assist with budgeting and forecast tracking;
• Identify trends, anomalies, or discrepancies and escalate appropriately; and
• Support payroll cost, labour, and benefit analysis reporting.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field;
• Coursework or certification in Payroll Administration is considered an asset (i.e., PCP/CPB from the National Payroll Institute);
• Additional training in bookkeeping, financial systems, or HR/payroll software is beneficial;
• 1–3 years of experience in payroll processing, accounting support, or a combined finance/administrative role with full-cycle payroll in a multi-employee environment (hourly and salaried) is preferred;
• Hands-on experience with:
• Payroll systems or payroll service providers;
• General ledger entries and reconciliations;
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable support;
• Month-end and year-end close activities;
• Exposure to statutory reporting (T4s, T4As, ROEs, GST/HST filings) is an asset; and
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a high degree of accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Effective communication skills for interacting with employees, HR, and finance teams; and
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to learn from senior accounting staff.

How to Apply:

When submitting your application to HR Project Partners for this opportunity, please submit a PDF version and clearly state the job title for which you are applying.

About Us:

HR Project Partners Inc. (HRPP) is a Human Resources consulting company offering various services in Human Resources, both to individuals and to companies. One of those services is recruitment for companies on a provincial and national basis.

HR Project Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

Please apply directly to this job posting. For questions regarding the position, please feel free to email resume@hrproject.ca. While HR Project Partners appreciates all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.