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Job Title


Remote Senior Payroll Accountant


Company : vaco


Location : Aurora, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Accounting OperationsManage day-to-day banking and cash management activities.Reconcile bank accounts, loan accounts, and other general ledger accounts.Process month-end and year-end journal entries and closing activities.Prepare and record payroll-related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts (wages, benefits, and statutory deductions).Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Assets sub-ledger, track capital projects and update continuity schedules.Prepare intercompany reconciliations, identify mismatches, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.Compliance & TaxFile monthly sales tax returns and analyze related accounts.Assist in the preparation of corporate tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and coordinating responses.Process Improvement & ControlsIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies.Streamline accounting functions and operations using financial systems and automation tools.Communicate regularly with banks, credit card service providers, and external auditors.Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.Support finance-related projects and initiatives.5-7 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.~ SAP).~ Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual''s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company''s 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (''we,'' ''our,'' or ''Vaco by Highspring'') respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .Residents of all other states may access our policies here .Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .the individual''s skill sets, experience and training;office location and other geographic considerations;With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.