Financial Analyst
Job Summary
Ready to elevate your career GFLis expanding! We are officially hunting for our next Financial Analyst in Vaughan ONsomeone ready to bring fresh ideas and grow alongside a dynamic team.
About Us
GFL is one of the largest diversified environmental services company in North America providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses communities and households providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions all from a single efficient company. We believe that by providing safe accessible and cost-effective solutions we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
The Role
GFL Environmental is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team based out of our Vaughan Corporate Office. Reporting to the Senior Manager FP&A this role supports Payroll Accounting by performing accurate timely reconciliations and analysis of payroll-related and benefit-related accounts for both our United States and Canada entities. The Financial Analyst ensures completeness compliance and transparency across payroll clearing benefit accruals PTO union remittances and statutory accounts while partnering closely with Payroll HR Finance and external vendors as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Account Reconciliations Prepare monthly reconciliations for payroll clearing including garnishments RSUs and other payroll-related balance sheet accounts across US and Canada. Investigate discrepancies and drive timely resolution.
Benefit Account Reconciliations Reconcile employer/employee deductions vendor invoices of benefit accruals. Validate accuracy of medical dental vision retirement and other benefit programs.
PTO Accounting Maintain and reconcile PTO balances. Ensure alignment between HRIS balances payroll outputs and GL postings.
Union Payroll & Benefit Reconciliations Reconcile union dues pension contributions health & welfare remittances and other collectively bargained obligations. Validate payroll calculations against collective agreements and ensure accuracy.
Variance Analysis Analyze benefit accruals prepared by the Benefits team ensuring accuracy of monthly accrual calculations alignment with payroll deductions and preparing additional accruals when necessary to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Payroll HR and Finance team to ensure alignment
between Workday payroll systems GL postings and vendor billing.
Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations automate reporting and enhance accuracy of payroll benefit PTO and union accounting flows.
Reporting &Documentation Prepare monthly close schedules flux explanations and supporting documentation. Assist with audit requests by providing reconciliations variance analyses and required backup in a timely and accurate manner.
Ad-Hoc Duties Support various ad-hoc requests including reporting and analytics maintaining Variances Analysis collecting from region controllers tracking KPIs supporting in Statistics Canada surveys tax levy reviews policy changes and other payroll or benefit-related investigations as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Competencies:
Post-Secondary education in Finance Accounting or related field of study.
25 years of experience in payroll accounting or GL reconciliation within a corporate accounting function.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel with the ability to analyze large datasets and build
structured reconciliation templates.
Proficiency with Workday ADP or similar payroll systems.
Strong attention to detail analytical mindset and ability to explain complex variances clearly.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
What We Offer
Why join us We believe in taking care of our team. Here is a snapshot of our total rewards you can expect:
Health: Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.
Wellness: Employee Assistance Program life insurance and paid time-off
Financial: RRSP matching profit sharing and competitive wages
Culture: Growth opportunities and continuous learning opportunities
Join us and become part of Team Green at GFL Environmental where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Please note that GFL does not provide visa sponsorshipfor this position. Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.
This hiring process may utilize machine-based systems to assist in screening and assessing applicants. Final selection decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Required Experience:
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