Payroll Specialist, Senior Associate (Contract)
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
As a Payroll Specialist, Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Coordinate and oversee payroll staff to ensure that all semi-monthly processes are executed appropriately and in a timely mannerOperate as a subject matter expert and escalation point to resolve issues while looking for improvements in operational processesProcess all remittances, including federal and provincial payroll taxesGenerate payroll related reports and complete analysisPrepare and process journal entries, analyze transactions and prepare account reconciliationsOversee the reconciliation and balancing (on a semi-monthly payroll cycle) of all payroll earnings and deduction accountsConduct payroll orientations for new employees, provide guidance, and share knowledge with team membersRespond to payroll enquiries from employees and external organizationsAssist Payroll Manager on year-end activities and other special projects as requiredAssist and participate in special projectsExperiences and skills you’ll use to solvePCP or CPM designation from the CPA or equivalentPayroll experience with demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills and strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislationAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, experience with Workday payroll system is an assetAbility to handle and use discretion with highly confidential information and knowledge of quality assurance and audit techniquesAdvanced communication skills both written and oral and excellent customer service, relationship building and cross-functional skillsDemonstrated initiative and organizational, analytical, conflict-resolution and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracy of results and ability to adapt to a changing environmentPwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewerAs a requirement, a Security Clearance is mandatory for all staff who’ll be engaged on these assignments. Prior to applying, please review the website to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to obtain this clearance. This’ll become a condition of your employment with PwC should you receive an offer from usThis is a 12-month full-time contract opportunityWhy you’ll love PwCWe’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at:PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Compensation and Payroll, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Escalation Management, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Calculation, Payroll Legislation, Payroll Management, Payroll Records, Payroll Software, Payroll System Documentation, Payroll System Integration, Processing (Finance) {+ 2 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End DateAt PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.