Payroll and Benefits Associate

Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Founded in 1997, Trez Capital is a non-bank leading provider of private commercial real estate debt and equity financing solutions in Canada and the United States. For over 25 years, we have consistently provided developers and owners with flexible short-to-mid-term financing. Trez Capital also offers private and institutional investors strategies to invest in a variety of opportunistic, fully secured mortgage investment funds and investment assets. We have built our reputation on doing what we say, with a results-oriented approach to everything we do. We are building a better future as we proudly build better places for people to live, work and play. We are committed to our values – Trust, Respect, Excellence, and Zest - in all that we do. Trez offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a competitive compensation package.

We pride ourselves on our relationships and are passionate about providing exemplary client service, creating loyal and satisfied investors and borrowers, and fostering a collaborative environment in which our employees can excel. We believe in hiring the best people who are as committed to creating incredible experiences for our clients and our team members. We set bold goals and deliver results.

The Payroll and Benefits Associate will serve as the in-house expert, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with state, federal, and provincial regulations, and adherence to company policies. This role also supports Accounts Payable and acts as a backup for the Office Coordinator when needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration:

1. Oversee the semi-monthly payroll for employees across multiple regions (British Columbia, Ontario, New York, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Arizona).
2. Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and state tax codes, benefits, and regulatory obligations.
3. Set up and maintain payroll systems (pay codes, deductions, and tax tables) in Dayforce.
4. Process payroll data from HR and communicate company-wide payroll deadlines.
5. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
6. Prepare and distribute pay statements, employment verifications, and Records of Employment (ROEs) as needed.
7. Manage year-end payroll processing, including T4s (Canada) and W-2s (US).
8. Prepare and submit tax filings, Workers' Compensation, and other payroll-related reports.
9. Handle payroll projects such as system improvements and integrations.
10. Benefits administration for Canada and the USA.
11. Process and code vendor invoices and employee expenses on time.
12. Manage vendor information and tax compliance requirements.
13. Process payments via various channels (EFT/ACH, wires, cheques, credit cards).
14. Deposit cheque payments and maintain accurate records.
15. Assist Corporate Accounting with audit requests related to invoices and payments.
16. Provide back-up for Receptionist duties.
17. Assist with maintenance and stocking of office supplies, including Café Trez and print areas.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
2. 2+ years of payroll processing and accounts payable experience.
3. Proficient with payroll software, especially Ceridian Dayforce (preferred).
4. Experience with accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred).
5. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or American Payroll Association (APA) certification (preferred).
6. Experience in year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.
7. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of payroll-related laws.

What's on Offer:

A competitive compensation package, discretionary bonus, RRSP matching (up to 5%) and health benefits. Base salary range is from $65,250 to $97,920, dependent upon qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.