Junior Payroll and Benefits Analyst

Position Title: Junior Benefits and Financial Analyst 

Department: Finance

Location: Toronto

• Status: Contract 5 months (Hybrid) 

Day In The Life Of:

The CIRO Finance department is seeking a Junior Benefits and Financial Analyst to join our payroll team to support the ongoing benefit reconciliations, month-end GL entries and payroll year-end deliverables.  

The Junior Benefits and Financial Analyst will report to the Payroll Accounting Lead and possess experience with financial analysis, HR principles and data processing.   

Core Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the third-party benefits provider; Canada Life to ensure accuracy in billing and reporting 
• Prepare documentation for billing of benefits payments and ensure Canada life accurately applied payments to the various policies 
• Maintain detailed documentation of benefits including billing and monthly reconciliations 
• Coordinate and support employee enrolment in group benefit plans 
• Manage changes in coverage, terminations, and reconciliations 
• Preparation of routine journal entries 
• Assist with year-end payroll reconciliation process 
• Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned 

Education And Experience:

• Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, human resources or equivalent 
• Previous co-op / internship placements considered an asset 

Key Skills And Competencies:

• Experience with Financial & Data Analysis 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) 
• Some exposure to HRIS & ERP Systems a plus 

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary in alignment with market 
• Performance based bonus * 
• Hybrid work environment  
• Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one 
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment * 
• Paid flex days and sick days * 
• Vacation days 
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up * 
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations * 

*Asterisked offerings are not applicable to contracts 

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO): 

Our Purpose And Our Impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future. 

Culture And Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.  

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.  

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.  

Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  

No part of our recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, triage, or assess candidates. All applications are reviewed by our hiring team. 

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.  

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