Job description

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with the Financial Controller, the incumbent plays a key role in payroll management and supporting accounting operations in a manufacturing environment.

Tasks

Pay

• Ensure complete bi-weekly payroll processing for both salaried and unionized employees.
• Ensure compliance with Quebec legislation and collective agreements (overtime, bonuses, vacation, holidays).
• Managing source deductions, contributions (QPP, QPIP, CNESST), employee benefits and employee files.
• Produce year-end slips (T4, Relevé 1) and perform the required reconciliations.
• Collaborating with HR for the processing of files (hiring, departure, disability, CNESST).
• Answering employee questions regarding payroll (FR/EN).

Accounting and Finance

• Participate in monthly and annual closing procedures (book entries, reconciliations, accounts payable).
• Ensuring the accounts payable cycle.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related accounts and certain balance sheet items.
• Contribute to financial statements, analyses and management reports.
• Support audits and maintain effective internal controls.

Process improvement

• Optimize payroll systems and ensure data integrity.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements.
• Document procedures and produce ad hoc reports.

Required qualifications

• Training in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in payroll and/or accounting (manufacturing environment, an asset).
• Experience with payroll for unionized employees and interpretation of collective agreements.
• Good knowledge of Quebec payroll laws.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software (ADP, Nethris , Ceridian , etc.).
• Good command of French and English.
• Rigour, organisational skills, autonomy and team spirit.

Skills

• Proficiency in payroll processing (salaried and unionized employees).
• Good knowledge of Quebec laws and collective agreements.
• Solid foundation in accounting (reconciliations, journal entries, period-end closing).
• Excellent command of Excel and payroll software.
• Rigour, attention to detail and respect for deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies.
• Good communication skills (French and English).
• Team spirit, discretion and organizational skills.

About the employer

Join a growing local company recognized as Canada’s leading manufacturer of container chassis.

At Max-Atlas, we operate in a stimulating manufacturing environment where innovation, collaboration, and talent development are at the heart of our priorities.

You’ll be part of a motivated, dynamic, and committed team, with many opportunities for career growth and professional development throughout your journey.