Payroll jobs in Canada

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver timely and high-quality payroll operate services that exceed client expectations, maintaining daily communication with EY Canadian payroll team to ensure accuracy and punctuality
• Exhibit professionalism through a positive, cooperative attitude, maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of client relationships and related work products, and responding to queries from clients and internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Cultivate strong relationships within EY and with clients, demonstrating a deep understanding of client businesses
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on Canadian payroll trends, developments and regulations and applying them to moderately complex situations and undertaking non-routine and routine project-type work as requested by clients
• Support the collection of client data as per agreed payroll calendar and other requirements and conduct review of each payroll run for each client assigned
• Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in EY’s payroll database e.g.; new hires, salary changes, terminations, etc
• Ensure the payroll processes/procedure documentation is relevant, up-to-date and is utilized effectively
• Take ownership of client payrolls assigned including additional tasks & projects and has ability to make decisions and while having a strong ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Involvement in year end processing of tax slips and related client filings by applicable due dates
• Contribute to the overall success of the team by developing a thorough understanding of EY methodologies and tools to enhance payroll service delivery; keeping team members informed of work status; actively seeking assignments when unassigned; proactively seeking opportunities to provide payroll services; challenging traditional procedures used in the past; and attempting to find new approaches and process improvement opportunities
• Manage client escalations and ask/refer to senior team members for help

Skills and attributes for success

• Comprehensive knowledge of complex payroll processes across Canada (including Quebec)
• French / English bilingual proficiency is essential; This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role
• Strong understanding of the complete payroll cycle and other related finance activities – banking and the payroll journal entry
• Excellent organizational skills with a proactive approach to problem solving and strong desire to learn
• Strong analytical skills, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical acumen, with proficiency in Excel
• Collaborative mindset combined with a proactive and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong client service orientation and commitment to enhancing service delivery through EY methodologies and tools

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance
• 2-5 years of relevant payroll or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Experience with various payroll software, Workzoom and Nethris experience is a strong asset
• The Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is preferred

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry

What we offer

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

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Your key responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advice on various payroll and employment tax matters:

• Prepare / Review and deliver Canadian expatriate (shadow) payroll deliverables to external clients
• Team with our Mobility tax colleagues locally and globally to providing an integrated client solution in respect to the taxation and reporting of cross border compensation
• Advice clients on their employer payroll tax and social security obligations in various cross border employee situations like remote work, business travelers etc.
• Support clients with payroll and employment tax audits
• Research and prepare responses to various technical questions related to payroll, employment tax and taxable benefits
• Assist clients with various payroll tax compliance issues, responding to queries from government tax agencies and providing solution-based responses to complex employment tax matters
• Assisting Managers / Senior Managers with internal EY protocols and administration of an engagement i.e. adhering to client acceptance procedures, developing budgets, determining resource requirements, timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables
• Timely delivery of mandates and manage client expectations
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with a strong commitment to client service
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Consistent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow as a business advisor

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business
• 1-3 years of experience in international/cross border personal taxation or Canadian payroll for international and domestic employees
• Strong desire to work in a payroll consulting environment (both expatriate and domestic)
• Aptitude to research and resolve employment (payroll) tax questions / issues

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, (Word, Excel & Power-point)
  

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.  Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Your key responsibilities

• Project planning and execution of different payroll initiatives
• Leading implementation of new or upgraded payroll systems and ensuring seamless integration
• Identifying and implementing improvements to existing payroll process to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Calculate and key semi-monthly payroll
• Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in Ceridian payroll database
• Prepare excel documents for upload in Dayforce
• Prepare payroll journal entries and GL account reconciliations
• Prepare remittances for third party deductions such as garnishments, RRSP/TFSA, pension, charitable donations, etc.
• Support employees and past employees with any payroll queries
• Issue Records of Employment
• Maintain payroll sources documents using company e-filing system
• Work as a team to ensure deadlines are met

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong team player, capable of performing in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent (English) written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal with confidential information with a high degree of diplomacy
• Highly effective customer service and collaborative skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of 2-year post-secondary education in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or equivalent
• 2 - 4 years of payroll processing experience
• Advanced computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
• PCP Designation from National Payroll Institute (formerly Canadian Payroll Association)
• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce and SuccessFactors integration

Ideally you will have

• Experience in processing multi-province payroll with 1000+ employees
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

As Payroll Manager, you’ll join our Finance team, and you will help support the important business enablement functions that keep our organization running strong. The Payroll Manager will ensure the efficient processing of the semi-monthly and monthly payroll for over7000 salaried and hourly employees across Canada and oversee the related day-to-day payroll operations. The Payroll Manager prepares month-end reconciliations; and coordinates the processing of all reporting. In addition, this role is critical in the implementation and testing of new/enhanced payroll protocols and systems. The responsibilities of this position are complex and require experience in many facets of payroll operations.

Your key responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with payroll legislation. Research payroll and tax-related problems and inquiries.
• Manage day-to-day activities, including supervising 7 payroll staff. Prepare performance and salary reviews for staff.
• Serve as a payroll technical liaison with internal contacts and functional managers throughout the firm including human resources, legal, finance, and IT
• Analyse needs to recommend and implement methods to improve efficiency and reduce costs, including testing new systems and procedures when requested.
• Plan and control payroll projects / new system software through the project life cycle, with the overall goal of process improvement.
• Configure payroll reports utilizing Dayforce tools; create, modify, and utilize spreadsheets additionally to administer various payroll transactions; conduct payroll analysis as required.
• Prepare and maintain Payroll process documentation to support training needs and support continuous improvement. Establish and maintain process metrics/reporting
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies and internal accounting controls.
• Review vendor’s Service Organization Controls (SoC) reports and document performance of keep access and change controls in Payroll
• Reconcile and sign off on Payroll Liability G/L accounts monthly and make required adjustments
• Prepare payroll taxable benefits on a quarterly basis for gifts to staff, fitness, professional dues.
• Prepare and submit all annual returns in a timely manner (T4, T4A’s, Releve1, EHT, WCB).
• Act as a liaison with all Government agencies and assist with internal / external audits including CRA, RQ and WCB.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Greater than 10 years of payroll experience in large professional services environment with at least 5 years managerial experience.
• Payroll CPM Certificate required.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations of payroll liabilities accounts and knowledge of Payroll GL.
• Advanced working knowledge of Ceridian Dayforce payroll system required along with integration with SAP Success Factor and Employee Connect
• Advanced expertise in Excel, other IT tools and protocols
• Complex payroll knowledge i.e. Global reporting of salaries, expatriates and inbounds.
• Deal with Government agencies CRA, RQ, Service Canada.
• Source deductions (CPP, EI)- balancing to report, cheque requisitions, maintain running total to balance to T4.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.