Location: Montreal (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Flexible
Job Number: 16670690

Payroll Specialist – Accounting Firm (Multi-Client Environment)
Montreal, QC (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Our client, a well-established and growing Montreal-based accounting firm, is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle payroll and related bookkeeping for multiple clients across various industries, while also supervising and mentoring two junior payroll/bookkeeping staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is able to function in English and French, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys client interaction, and is ready to step into a leadership role.

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🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Multi-Client Payroll Management: working directly with clients. Process full-cycle payroll for a portfolio of clients (hourly, salaried, commissions).

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor 2 junior payroll/bookkeeping team members, review their work, and support their development.

• Government Remittances: Prepare and submit payroll-related remittances (CRA, WSIB, CNESST, etc.).

• Bookkeeping Support: Handle payroll-related bookkeeping (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations).

• Client Support: Act as the main point of contact for client payroll inquiries and setup.

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure payroll practices meet provincial and federal legislation.

• Year-End Reporting: Prepare T4s and assist with year-end reconciliations.

• Process Ownership: Develop, refine, and document internal payroll processes and best practices.

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Payroll Tools You'll Use

• Wagepoint (primary)

• Ceridian

• Nethris

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Ideal Candidate

• Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or companies in a professional services setting.

• Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and requirements.

• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior staff.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.

• Strong communication skills and client-service mindset.

• Proficiency in payroll software; experience with Wagepoint is an asset.

• Bilingual (English/French) is a plus but not mandatory.

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Why Join This Firm?

• Great team culture and client relationships

• Opportunity to step into a leadership role

• Variety of work across industries and clients

• Flexibility with a hybrid work model

• Room for professional growth and process ownership

Interested?
Please apply to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Apply now and let's talk.

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