Analyst, Payroll Accounting Jobs

Reporting to the Lead, Payroll Accounting, the Analyst is responsible for processing and validating the payroll accounting requirements across OMERS and Oxford Properties. The Analyst will partner with various stakeholders within the Enterprise to execute on critical activities in the processing and reconciliation of bi-weekly payroll entries for employees including international payrolls and other month-end duties as required.
The role will require an accounting professional with a strong understanding of payroll and internal controls, and a willingness to continuously adapt. In this role you will contribute expertise, a desire to build a team community, and an eagerness to be a part of a winning culture. You will have opportunities to engage with external auditors, work alongside senior leaders, and develop new skillsets for growing your career.
The person who fills this role will be a key member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team. Our ambitions are high we aim to be the best corporate finance team in the Canadian pension industry.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for

• Updating, maintaining, and developing KPIs as required to monitor progress
• Updating and maintaining process documentation
• Variance and trend analyses, as requested
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as Payroll Advisory, Property Managers, and other accounting and FP&A teams
• Contributing to various projects including process improvements, system automation and upgrades
• Preparing bank and other general ledger reconciliations
• Preparing and uploading weekly/bi-weekly/monthly payroll journal entries
• Participating in technical training and development opportunities
• Preparing working papers for external auditors as required
• Completing assignments at the direction of the team Lead or Senior Manager

To succeed in this role, you have

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• High standards of business and ethical values with the ability to deal with confidential information
• A proven team player, who possesses initiative, can work independently and with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Finance and HR systems, where experience with Oracle, JD Edwards, Ceridian Dayforce, and Workday would be an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills
• An undergraduate degree with an emphasis in accounting and finance
• Completion of or enrollment in a professional designation such as, CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant), PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) or CPM (Certified Payroll Manager)

And you demonstrate

• An enthusiastic teammate looking to drive team success
• A desire to drive debate, to speak candidly and to listen thoughtfully
• A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence
• A people-first focus with a desire to develop meaningful, positive relationships across all levels
• A continuous improvement mindset

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Our story
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.