Reviews and processes bi-weekly U.S. and Canadian payroll, performs payroll accounting and reconciliations, manages compliance filings, and supports benefits, accounts payable, audits, and year-end reporting. Maintains Dayforce payroll records, prepares general ledger transactions, resolves employee payroll inquiries, supports financial close, and improves payroll and accounting processes. The role also handles Canadian Records of Employment and vacation entitlement requirements.
About Our Company:
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.
About the Position:
Cologix is seeking a Payroll Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting organization. This position will report to the Senior Operational Accounting Manager and will be responsible for reviewing and processing bi-weekly payroll for our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries.
Key responsibilities include timecard review, payroll accounting and reconciliations, quarterly and annual compliance filings, and accounts payable activities related to benefits and payroll compliance. The role will also support year-end reporting, including W-2s, T4s, RL-1s, and vendor 1099s.
This position will also manage key Canadian payroll requirements, including filing Records of Employment (ROEs) and completing the annual vacation rollover and entitlement true-up in accordance with provincial requirements.
On non-payroll weeks, this position will provide ad hoc support to the Accounting team, as needed.
What you will do:
- Bi-weekly payroll review, payroll accounting and compliance
- Research and resolve issues; initiate corrective actions and adjustments
- Coordinates maintenance of the Dayforce payroll system
- Prepares general ledger transactions timely and accurately
- Supports the annual 401(k) audit
- Ensures annual benefits updates are implemented accurately and timely
- Organizes and maintains sub-ledger transaction files
- Ensures a timely and accurate close process for areas of responsibility
- Primary owner of the Payroll inbox responsible for addressing employee inquiries
- Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Takes ownership in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and process improvements for areas of responsibility
- Learns established processes and seeks continual process improvement while handling daily work
What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)
- BS degree in Accounting or 5+ years of payroll accounting experience
- 4 to 7 years of related experience with payroll, benefits, compliance, accounting and audit
- Must have experience processing payroll for both U.S. and Canadian entities
- Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and quality control concepts
- Experience with Canadian payroll and vacation entitlements required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with employees and other departments
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple and competing priorities while meeting established deadlines
- Process improvement mindset
- Adaptability, personal accountability, high degree of ownership and a strong drive to succeed
- Responsive and proactive with positive customer service skills
- Positive attitude with a desire to learn, understand responsibilities and improve processes
- Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred
- French speaking is a plus
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in Canada. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa / work permit at this time.***
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 720-940-2551.
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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.
Cologix employees are responsible for:
• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,
and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security
Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,
vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security
and environmental performance.
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