Canaccord Genuity

Financial Services

Payroll&AccountingSpecialist

$70–75k Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Payroll & Accounting Specialist at Canaccord Genuity. Skills: Payroll, Accounting, Tax forms distribution. Process time tracking entries. Enter/Upload EIBs”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility to work in Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2 - 5 years of experience in Payroll/Accounting, PCP designation and/or similar Accounting Certification/Diploma

Nice to Have

Intermediate to Proficient in MS Office Applications

What You'll Do.

Process time tracking entries

Maintain employee data and transactions

Enter direct deposit changes

Enter cost allocation changes

Enter taxable benefits

Enter termination payments

Enter vacation payments

Enter ad hoc salary/wages/bonus payments

Assist process staff events

Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll

Respond to Payroll-related inquiries

Prepare and deliver reports/spreadsheets

Assist ROE preparations

Assist Pay Statements

Assist with journal entries

Assist with basic account reconciliation

Assist with cost reporting inquiries

Assist with tax forms distribution

Assist with documentation of new processes

Assist with system testing

Adhere to company policies

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Payroll, Benefits and HR teams

Full Job Description

**Salary Range:** $70,000 - $75,000 **Who we are** Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ needs and finding innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value great work and collaboration and strive to eliminate bureaucratic thinking. We’re looking for talented people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices. Come be a part of our Canadian success story and help deliver superior experiences for our clients. At CG, we recognize that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know. Our Canadian operation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., is currently looking for a positive, motivated individual with strong payroll knowledge, quick learner, with some financial acumen, excellent organizational, analytic and technical skills to join our group of professionals based in Vancouver. This position repo

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