Position Summary:
As Canada’s leading organic poultry producer, Yorkshire Valley Farms works to bring high-quality organic
food products to market.
We’re on a mission to leave the world better than we found it.
To us, that means dishing up superior tasting food for our loved ones while impacting the planet positively for generations to
come.
This accounting position offers the opportunity to demonstrate and develop skills learned in a postsecondary
Payroll Certificate, Accounting/Payroll Diploma or relevant experience within the field, and grow
within the role.
The ideal candidate would possess excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking
skills, Strong ethics and integrity are a must, A self-starter, the candidate would be equally capable of
working individually or as a team; providing back-up and support to teammates during busy times and
vacation coverage.
Location: North Etobicoke, close to Pearson Airport and 427
Position Type : Full-time, hybrid model
Reports to: VP Accounting & Admin
Accounting Responsibilities:
• Process centralized payroll bi-weekly for workforce across three locations, ensuring accuracy of
hours, deductions, bonuses, and benefits
• Manage payroll accruals, commission calculations and commissions accruals
• Ensure compliance with Ontario's employment standards, provincial and federal tax regulations, and
other relevant laws
• Maintain employee records and updates, wage rates, direct deposit information, and benefits
deductions
• Manage core document templates around employee programs (ie enrolment forms)
• Support reporting requirements, including headcount, vacation accruals, ESOP & RRSP, and ad hoc
management reporting
• Onboarding EEs in payroll system
• Offboarding EEs in payroll system and issuing ROEs
• Issuing T4, T4A and submitting T4/T4A summaries
• Preparing and reconciling Source Deductions, WSIB and EHT reporting to government agencies
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of EE records and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Collaborate with HR on employee status changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, leaves of absence),
including maintaining up to date records within HRIS software
• Support HR on administration of employee programs, including benefits, Group RRSP, ESOP
• Other duties as assigned
Required Skills / Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience, ideally in Ontario.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll laws, including tax withholding and statutory deductions.
• Proficiency in payroll software (Payworks, Quickbooks) and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Payroll compliance certification (e.g., PCP) is a plus.
Salary
Competitive remuneration offered based on relevant education and work experience. Individual and
company performance-based bonus. Health and Dental benefits provided. Option to participate in ESOP
plan.