EY Tax Staff Senior - Payroll Employment Toronto 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

128617376

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.