Our client, a growing international organization operating across North America and the UK, is seeking a Finance & Payroll Associate to support its expanding finance function. This is a high-impact role working closely with the Finance Manager/Controller, where you will take ownership of key accounting, payroll, and operational finance processes across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is highly independent, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with exposure to multi-jurisdictional payroll and month-end close responsibilities. Permanent Opportunity!
Compensation
- Annual salary: $65,000 – $75,000
- Eligible for discretionary annual bonus
- RRSP matching program (employer contribution up to 3% with employee contribution)
Benefits & Perks
- Strong health and dental benefits (approximately 80% coverage)
- $1,500 home office allowance (one-time)
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- Remote work flexibility (must be based in Ontario)
- Exposure to international payroll and finance operations (Canada, US, UK, and contractor/EOR workforce)
- Opportunity to work directly with senior finance leadership in a high-ownership role
- Supportive environment with training during transition and onboarding period
Responsibilities
Month-End & Accounting
- Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
- Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations
- Assist with variance analysis and ensure accurate reporting in QuickBooks
Payroll (Multi-Jurisdictional)
- Own end-to-end payroll across Canada, the US, the UK, and contractors (Deel)
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including salary, bonuses, commissions, and contractor payments
- Manage deductions, benefits, and statutory requirements
- Handle onboarding, terminations, ROEs, and payroll compliance
- Complete payroll reconciliations across regions
Billing & AR
- Issue client invoices and support collections
- Verify purchase orders and assist with billing/revenue recognition
- Process contractor timesheets for client billing
Finance Operations
- Manage subscriptions, licenses, and renewals
- Support intercompany allocations and FX tracking
- Assist with onboarding/offboarding from a finance perspective
- Support process improvements and system updates
General Support
- Assist the Controller and the Finance team with reporting and ad hoc projects
- Support day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, and/or payroll
- Strong experience with Canadian payroll; exposure to US and UK payroll strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now required
- Experience with QuickBooks and/or similar accounting systems
- Strong understanding of month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Experience with Accounts Receivable and billing processes
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Exposure to multi-entity or international payroll environments (Canada, US, UK, EOR/Deel) is an asset
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Finance and Operations teams
- Accounting or payroll designation (e.g., PCP) is considered an asset but not required
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
