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Job Summary
The Payroll Accountant, Workday is responsible for the end-to-end payroll accounting lifecycle, including payroll audit, financial settlement, journal entry processing, and cost allocations within Workday. This role ensures payroll financial integrity, supports the close process, and strengthens internal controls through detailed reconciliation and audit practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll operations experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with HR and Finance.

Job Responsibilities
Payroll Accounting & Financial Close

Prepare, review, and post complex payroll journal entries, including:

Gross-to-net payroll

Employer taxes and statutory remittances

Benefits and accruals (vacation, sick, bonus)

Manage payroll subledger to general ledger reconciliation on a per-pay-period basis

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with strict adherence to timelines

Perform flux and variance analysis across payroll expense accounts and balance sheet accounts

Ensure alignment between payroll results and financial reporting structures (cost centers, programs, entities)

Own the payroll journal entry lifecycle from Workday to the financial system:





Validate Workday-generated accounting entries

Review mapping to chart of accounts and cost centers

Post and approve journal entries in accordance with delegation of authority

Maintain documentation and audit trails supporting all journal entries

Manage payroll costing and allocation logic within Workday:

Labor distribution across departments, grants, or programs

Perform payroll expense reallocations and cost corrections, including:

Retroactive costing adjustments

Intercompany allocations

Payroll Reconciliation, Audit & Controls

Perform detailed reconciliations including:

Processed vs. Settled Pay Runs

Develop and maintain reconciliation templates and supporting schedules

Ownership of payroll accounting reports/dashboards for FPA

Support Year End Reporting

Execute detailed payroll audits, including:

Pre- and post-payroll validation checks

Retroactive pay calculations and adjustments

Off-cycle and manual payment reviews

Design and maintain audit controls within payroll processes to ensure compliance and accuracy

Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to:

Provide reconciliations and audit schedules

Support controls testing and documentation

Identify control gaps and implement remediation plans

Payroll Settlement & Funding Process

Manage payroll funding and settlement activities, including:

Cash requirements forecasting for payroll runs

Reconcile payroll clearing accounts and settlement accounts

Monitor and reconcile third-party remittances:

Tax authorities

Benefit providers

Pension and garnishment agencies





Ensure timely and accurate settlement of all payroll liabilities

Workday Payroll Configuration & Optimization

Review and validate payroll accounting configuration in Workday

Support enhancements to:

Payroll accounting mappings

Costing allocations

Financial reporting structures

Troubleshoot system and integration issues impacting payroll accounting

Qualifications
Education & Experience

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive experience in payroll accounting or financial accounting

5+ years of experience in Payroll processing

Experience in Payroll and GL Configuration/Mapping

Experience with Workday Payroll and GL integration preferred

PCP or CPM from the National Payroll Institute considered an asset

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with large datasets.

Payroll accounting principles (gross-to-net, accruals, liabilities)

Financial close and reconciliation processes

Internal controls and audit practices

Collaborative team player able to work effectively with cross-functional partners.

Strong ownership of financial integrity and controls

Why Join SE Health?

Competitive Total Rewards: So much more than a paycheque! Enjoy comprehensive advantages, pension, flexible pay options, car-loan support, housing solutions and exclusive staff perks.

Flexibility & Belonging: Thrive with hybrid work, flexible scheduling and a supportive, inclusive culture that puts people first.

Purpose & Impact: Join a national social enterprise where your voice matters. Every role helps advance health, spark innovation and strengthen communities across Canada.

Growth That Meets Your Ambition: Access tuition support, training and meaningful career pathways across a growing, future-focused organization.

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📌 Payroll Accountant, Workday (Ontario)
🏢 Saint Elizabeth
📍 Ontario