Payroll Specialist
Core
Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile general ledger and liability accounts, and support month-end/year-end close for a multi-entity sports organization.
Role type
Payroll Accounting Specialist
Builds
Accurate payroll financial records and statutory filings for multiple employee groups
Domain
Sports & Entertainment Finance
Required skills
Payroll accounting principles, General ledger reconciliation, Statutory remittances, Financial reporting, Variance analysis, Audit documentation
Preferred skills
CPA designation, PCP or CPM designation, ADP, Oracle Cloud ERP
Technologies
ADP, Oracle Cloud ERP, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger, liability, benefit, and accrual accounts. Support accurate and timely payroll processing for salaried, hourly, executive, and other employee groups. Assist with month-end and year-end close, including payroll analysis, variance investigation, and financial reporting. Support statutory remittances and reporting, including payroll taxes, pension reporting, EHT, WSIB, garnishments, and year-end tax forms. Prepare documentation and schedules for internal, external, and year-end audits. Partner with Payroll, HR, Benefits, Compensation, and Finance to resolve issues and ensure accurate financial treatment.
Seniority
Mid-level (3-5 years experience)