Accounting Assistant

Job summary

Process biweekly payroll, maintain employee records, administer benefits, reconcile statements, prepare required filings, and respond to payroll inquiries. Support accounting operations by invoicing customers, following up on receivables, assisting with payables and month-end close, preparing reports, and supporting audits.

Job details

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits / Accounting Assistant to manage payroll and employee benefits administration while supporting day-to-day accounting activities. Payroll & Benefits Process biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using ADP. Maintain employee records, including new hires, changes and terminations. Administer group benefits, including employee enrollments, changes and inquiries. Reconcile payroll and benefits statements and ensure compliance with applicable legislation. Prepare ROEs, T4s, WSIB and EHT filings. Prepare payroll reports and support employee payroll inquiries. Accounting Support Submit customer invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables. Review customer accounts and aging reports. Assist with accounts payable, month-end closing and financial reporting. Prepare ad hoc reports and support internal and external audits. About Us Exco Engineering is a leading engineering and advanced manufacturing company with a team of approximately 150 employees in our Newmarket location. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative work environment with a friendly, supportive culture and a strong sense of teamwork. We take pride in our people, our technical expertise, and our commitment to excellence. This is a full-time, on-site position, offering the opportunity to be part of a well-established, innovative company with a great team and a positive working environment.

What you’ll do

Process biweekly payroll, maintain employee records, administer benefits, reconcile statements, prepare required filings, and respond to payroll inquiries. Support accounting operations by invoicing customers, following up on receivables, assisting with payables and month-end close, preparing reports, and supporting audits.

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal education, years of experience, or other explicit qualifications. It describes a detail-oriented role involving payroll and benefits administration alongside day-to-day accounting support.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Payroll Processing
• ADP
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Employee Records Management
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Regulatory Compliance
• ROE and T4 Preparation
• WSIB and EHT Filings
• Payroll Reporting
• Accounts Receivable
• Customer Invoicing
• Accounts Payable
• Month-End Closing
• Financial Reporting
• Audit Support
• Aging Reports

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Administrative
• Manufacturing