Senior Finance Specialist – Payroll Accounting

Job title: Senior Finance Specialist – Payroll Accounting

Job description: Senior Finance Specialist – Payroll Accounting

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Global Business Services (GBS) is ABB’s shared services organization which delivers operational and expert services in Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Legal, Global Travel Services and external Customer Contact Centers. With employees based in five main hubs and front offices, GBS provides mainly Business services to ABB teams across the globe as well as supports with external customer inquiries. ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare weekly payroll GL reconciliation for 4 legal entities, ensure transfer of information between Workday and SAP.
• Ensure that GL accounts and wage type codes are correctly mapped.
• Review and record payroll remittance payment and back-charges.
• Work closely with HR department to resolve inquires and issues.
• Assist with year-end payroll reconciliation.
• Participate in the month end closing process.
• Perform reconciliation of payroll balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and book monthly journal entries for payroll accruals and cost center allocations.
• Support implementation of relevant standards, processes, policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of payroll accounting.
• Support training activities and best practice sharing in the defined payroll area.
• Support all payroll accounting and reporting activities.
• Review and perform internal controls over financial reporting processes in the respective areas of responsibility.
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), recommend, and implement improvements and provides solutions to Human Resources and Finance.
• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is an asset
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Good understanding of Canadian payroll regulations and accounting
• Experienced with accounting systems, Workday and SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Experienced with system implementations is a plus
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experienced in process improvement
• Experienced in large, complex, and fast-paced organizations
• Ability to work in a flexible environment where requirements and procedures continuously evolve
• Must maintain confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy
• Bilingualism (French-English), both verbal and written skills

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Wellbeing program

More about us

Named to Forbes 2020 list of top 15 employers in Canada, ABB values the dedication, commitment and expertise of our employees. ABB is an Employment Equity Employer and believes in an inclusive and diverse workforce. Committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process.

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