You’ll use online payroll software and apps and work closely with our clients to ensure their payroll is delivered seamlessly. You'll become one of the most technically well-rounded payroll professionals in Canada with exposure to the following responsibilities:

• Running payroll on time, making changes to payroll (adding/removing employees, adding/removing deductions, etc.), handling the T4 process, and submitting ROE forms, amongst other payroll duties
• Answering often complex inquiries from clients related to payroll, providing recommendations and problem-solving, and analyzing data, all while maintaining compliance, accuracy, and efficiency
• Processing end-to-end payroll for multiple clients with different pay frequencies
• EHT, WCB filings for multiple provinces
• Reviewing CRA accounts and responding to notices
• Correspondence with clients and the bookkeeping team to ensure timely service and a hands-off experience
• Champion process improvements and contribute to the development of departmental best practices
• Act as a technical resource for the team, supporting knowledge sharing and complex payroll inquiries

Take a look at our Payroll Department Head, Alexis Kapadia's article on how our team maintains payroll compliance year-roundHERE to learn more!

Required Experience:

• PCP certified
• At least 12 years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment for a large company or companies with a multi-jurisdictional payroll exposure
• Experience with complex payroll scenarios and escalations, including advanced data analysis, reporting, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Advanced understanding of the Canadian payroll process, including but not limited to withholding taxes, source deductions, other deductions, benefits, ROE forms, T4 slips, and more
• Experience processing payroll in multiple provinces (QC is an asset)

What you bring to the table:

• Great communicator. You’re confident, clear, and professional in both writing and conversation. Clients trust you, and teammates love collaborating with you.
• Organized & efficient. You can juggle multiple clients and tasks without dropping a beat.
• Self-starter energy. You’re proactive, motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Tech-savvy. You learn new software quickly and maybe even geek over automations and workflow hacks.
• Payroll know-how. Payroll processing, T4, multi-province experience, benefits, and more. Experience with tools like Payworks and Wagepoint is a big plus.
• Proven Success. You are recognized for your analytical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to compliance and process improvements.
• You just get it. You’re sharp, dynamic, and ready to become a key player in a fast-growing firm where your ideas make an impact.
• Strong internet. At least 6Mbps up/down to keep Zoom running smoothly and work flowing freely.

We are looking for somebody talented and dynamic. We are a growing firm, and the individual who is selected for this position will become a key member of our team!

ConnectCPA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or any other protected class.

As part of our commitment to a fair and consistent hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with initial screening and assessments for this role. These tools never make hiring decisions independently. A member of our team personally reviews every application and assessment.

Originally posted on Himalayas