Payroll and Accounting Specialist

🔥 13 hours ago

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $89.4k - $126.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Logistics • Healthcare

pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance is a government-supported alliance that negotiates drug prices with manufacturers on behalf of federal, provincial, and territorial public drug plans across Canada. It aims to support the sustainability of publicly funded drug plans and improve health outcomes by securing cost-effective pricing and centralized agreements for brand-name, generic, and biosimilar drugs, and by providing negotiation frameworks, processes, and performance reporting.

📋 Description

• Support financial operations by assisting with budget preparation, financial reporting, variance analysis, and the maintenance of accurate financial records • Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and documentation; assist with audit preparation and information requests • Manage the full accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles, including invoice processing, reconciliations, billing, and follow-ups • Process and verify biweekly and monthly payroll for staff members across multiple provinces and territories • Maintain payroll systems, update employee records, ensure compliance with applicable legislation, and prepare payroll reports and tax documents • Administer group benefits and pension plans, including enrolment, remittances, reconciliations, and employee support • Advise staff members on benefits, including eligibility, coverage details, and plan changes • Update and reconcile benefits information and invoices in the system and serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions and issues • Implement internal controls and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures • Identify process improvements, maintain accurate electronic files, and support cross-functional initiatives and organizational activities • Liaise with external entities, including the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and benefits plan administrators and auditors • Advise and support managers and staff members on payroll-related matters • Report to the Director General, Integrated Services, and provide backup support to colleagues in accounting and payroll administration

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a specialization in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field • Five years of experience as a payroll and accounting specialist or in a similar role, including one to three years in a unionized environment • In-depth knowledge and application of accounting principles, compliance requirements, and payroll practices across multiple provinces and territories, including Quebec • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English • Strong written and verbal communication skills in French (an asset) • In-depth knowledge of payroll and accounting systems • Exceptional time management, task organization, and prioritization skills • Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with diplomacy, tact, and discretion • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to building an effective and dynamic organizational culture • Proven problem-solving and adaptability skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint • Strong business acumen and digital literacy • Legally entitled to work in Canada • Membership in the National Payroll Institute, the Canadian Payroll Association, or an equivalent certification (an asset) • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (an asset) • Experience working in government or within a regulatory organization (an asset) • Availability for frequent travel across different provinces and territories, including periodic multi-day trips with overnight stays

🏖️ Benefits

• The pCPA offers a 100% remote work environment within Canada • Comprehensive group benefits coverage from the first day of employment • Group benefits and pension plans • 36.25-hour workweek

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