Absolutely! Here's the updated job description with payroll responsibilities incorporated:
Accounting Manager
Responsibilities:
- Client Account Management: Oversee the accounting processes for assigned client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions, preparation of detailed schedules, and performing regular reconciliations.
- Taxation: Assist with quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) reconciliations and prepare GST returns. Perform corporate tax computations, adhering to all relevant regulations and deadlines.
- Financial Reporting: Draft comprehensive financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, for assigned clients. Analyze financial data and provide insights to support informed decision-making.
- Payroll Administration: Manage all aspects of payroll for assigned clients, including processing payroll, calculating employee wages, deductions, and taxes, preparing payroll reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Internal Operations: Manage internal administrative tasks related to client acquisitions, client accounts, payroll processing, and general accounting, such as maintaining client files, processing invoices, and handling ad hoc requests.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Proven experience in preparing and filing GST returns and corporate tax computations.
- Experience with payroll processing and compliance with relevant labor laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve accounting and payroll discrepancies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and payroll service providers.
- Proficiency in accounting software, payroll software, and spreadsheet applications.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuous learning and development opportunities.