Accountant

About this role

The Accountant supports the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council (IPHCC) by carrying out day‑to‑day accounting activities, including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. This role is well‑suited for an early‑career accounting professional who is detail‑oriented, eager to develop their skills, and committed to financial accuracy and compliance.

The position contributes to the accurate, timely processing of payroll for staff across Ontario, ensuring payroll compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), managing AP and AR transactions, and preparing month‑end reconciliations. Proficiency with Dynamics GP for accounting and WorkZoom for payroll is an asset.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Responsibilities

• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable legislation and regulations, including the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA), CRA requirements (CPP, EI, income tax), Employer Health Tax (EHT), WSIB, and the HOOPP Pension Plan.

• Calculate and administer employee compensation, including regular earnings, overtime, vacation pay, sick leave, statutory holiday pay, benefits, pension contributions, and statutory deductions.

• Perform and reconcile payroll to external providers (e.g., HOOPP, benefits carriers), investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and remittances.

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including pay changes and supporting documentation, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate setup and coordination with benefits providers.

• Manage pension plan administration (HOOPP), including member enrollments, status changes, and ongoing data reporting in accordance with plan requirements.

• Prepare and issue Records of Employment (ROEs) for terminations and lea...