Canaccord Genuity

Financial Services

SeniorPayrollAccountingAnalyst

$90–100k Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Payroll Accounting Analyst at Canaccord Genuity. Skills: Payroll accounting, Share-based compensation, Workday. Coordinate employee compensation program. Manage share-based programs administration”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical problem-solving; Investigate discrepancies; Resolve discrepancies

Eligibility Requirements

Proof of citizenship, Permanent residence, Eligibility to work in Canada

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of PCP Certification, 5+ years payroll leadership, 5+ years accounting experience, Degree in Accounting, Degree in Finance, Degree in Business

Nice to Have

Certification in stock plan administration, Experience in stock plan administration

What You'll Do.

Coordinate employee compensation program

Manage share-based programs administration

Record share-based activity

Process share-based activity

Deliver LTIP transactions

Process other Share-Based compensation plans

Process vesting events

Process cancellations

Process payment of vested awards

Maintain integrity of files

Maintain integrity of electronic databases

Provide admin support

Provide system support

Provide analytical support

Provide special project support

Support quarterly dividend calculations

Support quarterly dividend payments

Liaise with Legal department

Liaise with Benefits department

Liaise with Operations Department

Coordinate with Tax Department

Coordinate with Finance Department

Coordinate with Payroll Department

Confirm appropriate rates applied

Assist with Workday projects

Assist with Workday implementation

Prepare annual compensation cycle

Support annual compensation cycle

Analyze period-end payroll GL accounts

Reconcile period-end payroll GL accounts

Investigate discrepancies

Resolve discrepancies

Assist with creation of payroll processes

Assist with review of payroll processes

Assist with controls documentation

Assist with auditing documentation

Assist in preparing reporting

Assist in delivering reporting

Collaborate with Payroll team

Collaborate with Benefits team

Collaborate with HR team

Assist with mentoring junior personnel

Assist with processing semi-monthly payroll

Assist with review of semi-monthly payroll

Perform ad hoc projects

Perform other related duties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Payroll team; Benefits team; HR team; Senior management

Communication Scope

Assertive communication

Process & Methodology

Workday projects

Full Job Description

**Salary Range:** $90,000 - $100,000 **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 motivated individual with strong payroll and share-based plan knowledge, with excellent organizational, analytic and technical skills to join our group of professionals based in Vancouver. This position reports directly to the Sr. Ma

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