Senior Payroll Associate

Remote in Canada

Reference # HL-18413

Our client, ConnectCPA, is a Licensed Chartered Professional Accounting firm that provides a full accounting and finance function to scaling businesses. Their services include accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, A/P, controllership, technology implementations and more. They have a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and embracing the newest technologies while having fun while doing it.

A little about ConnectCPA. They are currently the market leader in Canada for cloud accounting solutions and have been one of the Globe and Mail fastest growing companies in Canada for four consecutive years. They have also won the prestigious honour of being Xero's Accounting Partner of the Year for Canada for the last two consecutive years. ConnectCPA is not your traditional accounting firm, they are comprised of a collaborative team of innovators that continue to redefine the modern accounting firm model. ConnectCPA is experience rapid growth, and Meridia Recruitment Solutions is excited to partner with them as we look to bring a Senior Payroll Associate to their unique, fully remote team.

The Senior Payroll Associate role requires the candidate to manage multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. You will be using online payroll software and apps and working closely with clients to ensure that their payroll is delivered seamlessly.

Responsibilities will include:

• Running payroll in a timely manner, making changes to payroll (adding/removing employees, adding/removing deductions, etc.), handling the T4 process, and submitting ROE forms, amongst other payroll duties.
• Answering inquiries from clients related to payroll and payable matters, providing recommendations and problem-solving; analyzing data.
• 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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• PCP certification is a must.
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment for a company or companies with multiple employees.
• Intimate understanding of the Canadian payroll process, including but not limited to withholding taxes, source deductions, other deductions, benefits, ROE forms, T4 slips, and more.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Social, presentable, and well-spoken.
• Independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter.
• Multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously.

ConnectCPA wants you to enjoy your career and here is how they make it happen:

• Fully remote working environment from your home office.
• Fridays off all summer.
• Full benefits package for family (medical, dental and more).
• ESOP plan for highest performers.
• CPD fully paid for.
• You will have autonomy and control over your schedule.
• Everyone's opinions and ideas are valued on how they can improve the firm.
• Diverse firm with an easy-going culture.
• And more.

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking to grow your career with a fully remote company, we want to hear from you. Connect with us to learn more or apply now.

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.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/18413

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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