Specialist, Pension Accounting

OMERS•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$62,000 - CA$92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pension Accounting and Payroll team supports accurate and timely processing of pension-related contributions, payments, remittances, and reconciliations for OMERS members and employers. Reporting to the Manager, Pension Accounting and Payroll, the Specialist, Pension Accounting plays an important role in processing cheque and electronic remittances, service purchases, Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and related member and employer transactions. This is an opportunity to build deep pension administration knowledge, contribute to reliable service delivery, and work collaboratively with internal teams, employers, financial institutions, and other internal and external stakeholders in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in accounting, business, finance, operations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
High accuracy and attention to detail in processing, reviewing, and reconciling transactions.
Clear communication skills and sound judgment when responding to inquiries and working with stakeholders.
Strong organization and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to follow procedures, apply policies consistently, and work effectively in a controlled environment.
Collaborative, service-focused, and comfortable using Excel and related business systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pension administration, payroll, accounting operations, remittances, reconciliations, or financial transaction processing.
Experience with a multi-employer pension plan is an asset.
Intermediate Excel skills and familiarity with pension, financial, case management, or related business systems.
Basic understanding of internal controls, privacy requirements, and pension payroll taxes.
Continuous improvement mindset and ability to support practical process improvements.

Responsibilities

Processing and peer reviewing pension accounting transactions accurately, including cheque and electronic remittances, monthly contributions, service purchases, AVCs, and other member or employer-related payments.
Reviewing, interpreting, and reconciling supporting documentation using OMERS systems, departmental procedures, and corporate policies to ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and processed within service standards.
Analyzing data, identifying discrepancies or processing issues, and working with the appropriate internal teams to resolve problems in a timely and service-focused manner.
Responding to employer inquiries with sound judgment, professionalism, and diplomacy, including researching issues, following up on missing or incomplete information, and providing accurate responses.
Communicating regularly with internal & external teams to support accurate member payments and resolve operational inquiries.
Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, support team priorities, and strengthen service delivery for members and employers.