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Payroll Accounting Specialist

Cologix · Toronto, ON, Canada

AccountingExternal listingfull-time20 minutes ago

About The Role

About Our Company

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

What you will do

  • Bi-weekly payroll review, payroll accounting and compliance
  • Research and resolve issues; initiate corrective actions and adjustments
  • Coordinates maintenance of the Dayforce payroll system
  • Prepares general ledger transactions timely and accurately
  • Supports the annual 401(k) audit
  • Ensures annual benefits updates are implemented accurately and timely
  • Organizes and maintains sub-ledger transaction files
  • Ensures a timely and accurate close process for areas of responsibility
  • Primary owner of the Payroll inbox responsible for addressing employee inquiries
  • Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Takes ownership in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements for areas of responsibility
  • Learns established processes and seeks continual process improvement while handling daily work

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

  • BS degree in Accounting or 5+ years of payroll accounting experience
  • 4 to 7 years of related experience with payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting and audit
  • Must have experience processing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian entities
  • Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and quality control concepts
  • Experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees and other departments
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Adaptability, personal accountability, high degree of ownership and a strong drive to succeed
  • Responsive and proactive with positive customer service skills
  • Positive attitude with a desire to learn, understand responsibilities and improve processes
  • Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred
  • French speaking is a plus

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***

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