Payroll Accounting Manager handling payroll remittances, reporting, and team management at Bird. Ensuring compliance with company and government policies while improving payroll processes.
Responsibilities
Approve payroll remittances such as union dues, employer associations, tax authorities, workers’ compensation, and benefits, verifying accuracy and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Perform reconciliations on general ledger accounts and approve entries as required to balance accounts.
Support month end / quarter end / year end and audit reporting requirements.
Prepare detailed reports of payroll information to internal stakeholders.
Interpret collective agreements, working with management and unions to ensure compliance, while driving standardization and influencing change to improve payroll processes and consistency.
Coordinate with the Digital Services team to test and implement payroll system calculations, reports, automation, and enhancements.
Proactively work with internal stakeholders to improve the operational effectiveness of payroll functions, both within the payroll team and across stakeholder teams.
Leverage and utilize technology to build efficiencies, automation, and scalability in payroll processes and reporting of remittances and financial data.
Manage the payroll accounting team of administrators, including delegation, review of work, training, coaching, and coverage planning.
Actively liaise with staff and management on payroll‑related inquiries.
Maintain and safeguard confidential employee information.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree or Diploma in Business, Accounting, or a combination of equivalent skills and experience.
CPA designation or actively pursuing preferred; alternatively, candidates who bring extensive relevant financial accounting experience.
Relevant experience in payroll, HR accounting, or related financial accounting functions.
PCP designation and experience using an in‑house payroll system considered an asset.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including experience with automation, data analysis, and scalable reporting solutions.
Proven track record of process improvements and continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent communication and leadership skills; customer service oriented and a collaborative team player.
Experience leading and developing a team is an asset.
Ability to manage a large volume of work, meet deadlines consistently, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with multiple stakeholder groups.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the demands of unpredictable activities in a dynamic business environment.
Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work effectively.
Occasionally extra hours may be required while maintaining work-life balance.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable.
Engagement, learning and leadership culture.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).
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