Payroll Specialist

Founded in 2001, Fed Finance is a specialist in temporary and permanent recruitment for the accounting and finance professions. Our consultants are all experts and speak your language. We are committed to supporting you throughout your job search and at every stage of your career.

Hi, I'm Christina, Recruitment and Business Development Consultant with Fed Finance, a recruitment agency specializing in finance and accounting. I work on two types of recruitment: temporary and permanent in the Greater Montreal area.
Our team of finance experts speaks your language and works in your environment. We cover the finance, accounting and payroll professions.

I'm looking for a Payroll Specialist for my client located Downtown Montreal. This is a permanent position in hybrid mode, 2 days remote.

Your Responsabilities:
* Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees
* Carry out all payroll processing tasks in Workday
* Process requests for new hires, employee changes, leaves, and terminations
* Act as a point of contact for any payroll-related questions or requests
* Calculate and prepare remittances for source deductions, garnishees, group insurance, pension plans, etc.
* Process and submit online to Service Canada the Records of Employment
* Process Statistics Canada surveys
* Provide employment letters
* Manage and validate payroll information for overseas employees
* Process all invoices related to payroll and social benefits
* Perform all tasks related to payroll accounting
* Send monthly, certain deposit notices
* Process monthly international transfers for retirees
* Address employee payroll concerns or inquiries
* Ensure compliance with payroll procedures
* Participate in various payroll audits
* Manage the year-end process

Your Profile:
* 5-10 years of experience in Canadian accounting and payroll processing
* Diploma in accounting
* National Payroll Institute (NPI) certification (an asset)
* Experience with payroll software (Workday an asset)
* Knowledge of MS Excel
* Knowledge of Canadian labor law, payroll legislation and accounting principles
* Excellent organization skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines