Payroll Analyst

COMMISSION & PAYROLL ANALYST
Location: Thornhill, ON (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, Tuesday–Thursday)
Language: Strong written and spoken English required
Duration: Permanent Opportunity
Compensation: $75,000- $90,000 Annually
Background Check: Criminal background check and credit check required (minimum fair standing)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established organization within the financial services sector, is seeking a Commission and Payroll Analyst to support a critical backfill within their Finance team.

This role is heavily focused on sales commission calculations, analysis, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales leadership and Finance to ensure accurate commission payouts and provide clear explanations of commission structures and results.

This is a standalone role requiring confidence, ownership, and strong communication skills, particularly when supporting Sales teams and senior stakeholders who rely on timely and accurate commission reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment where accuracy, accountability, and proactive communication are key.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and validate monthly and quarterly sales commissions for internal Sales Associates and external agents

• Maintain and enhance Excel-based commission models used for calculations, reporting, and analysis

• Reconcile commission calculations against supporting schedules and investigate discrepancies

• Act as a key point of contact for Sales leadership and Finance partners regarding commission inquiries and reporting

• Review payroll outputs to ensure accuracy of commission payments and related deductions

• Perform payroll and commission reconciliations, including support for month-end and year-end activities

• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including commissions, wages, benefits, and statutory deductions

• Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger and investigate and resolve variances

• Prepare and analyze statutory remittances and related accounts (EHT, WSIB, etc.)

• Maintain detailed documentation and reconciliation schedules for internal review and audit

• Identify process improvements and communicate findings clearly and professionally

Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in commissions analysis, payroll accounting, or a similar finance role

• Strong experience working with sales commission structures

• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas

• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting

• Strong understanding of full-cycle payroll and its financial reporting impact

• Confident communicator comfortable working directly with Sales teams and senior stakeholders

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred; PCP considered an asset

Why Partner with Altis Recruitment

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.