Payroll Specialist - Accounting Outsourcing Service

Forvis Mazars is a global Top 10 audit and advisory network composed of two independent partnerships with over 40,000 people in more than 100 countries.

Our firm in Canada, with offices in Montreal, Outaouais, and Toronto, brings together nearly 200 professionals offering a full range of services in the audit, accounting, tax, and advisory.

About the Role

As a Payroll Specialist at Forvis Mazars, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to our mission of providing top-tier services.

You will be responsible for managing the complete payroll process for a diverse client base, ensuring deadlines and specific client requirements are met.

You will update payroll system information, including new hires, salary changes, and insurance plan enrollments. Additionally, you will handle client inquiries with professionalism, manage leave balances and wage garnishments, and prepare employment records and year-end reports.

This role requires precision and attention to detail to ensure quality service and compliance with legal requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of client payrolls, covering various levels of complexity.
• Maintain rigorous tracking of each client's payroll schedule according to their respective pay frequencies.
• Update payroll system data, including new hires, collective insurance enrollments, RRSP contributions, salary changes, departures, and PSC disability.
• Respond to various client requests with professionalism and courtesy, ensuring a high-quality service.
• Manage the tracking of vacation banks, personal days, sick leave, and other entitlements.
• Execute legal notices, such as wage garnishments, child support orders, and other similar requests.
• Produce employment records and payroll reports.
• Prepare year-end processing, including the production of tax slips and all related year-end summaries and reports (full year-end cycle).
• Perform any other related tasks as required by the service.

Your Skills and Experience

• You are in the process of obtaining your accreditation from the National Payroll Institute (INP).
• A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage stress and meet tight deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion.
• A strong customer service orientation, with a developed team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, to interact effectively with all our clients in Quebec and internationally.
• Good knowledge of payroll software such as Desjardins, Nethris, and Deluxe.
• Rigor, quick execution, and adaptability to change.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll and compliance.
• DEC in accounting or equivalent.
• Excellent command of the MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Great Plan software and basic accounting (an asset).

Why choose Forvis Mazars in Canada?

Choosing Forvis Mazars in Canada means choosing a world-class company... on a human scale. We are committed to fostering a culture that nurtures excellence, puts people at the center, shapes the future, and embraces a bold spirit.

We offer stimulating and exciting assignments, encourage your initiative, foster transformation and growth, and promote innovation and creativity.

What we offer

We believe in taking care of our team members. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer :

• Competitive salary;
• Vacation weeks based on your professional experience;
• Casual dress code;
• Personal days bank;
• Telemedicine service with Dialogue;
• Annual well-being allocation;
• Remote work possibility;
• Group insurance;
• Collective retirement savings program with employer contribution.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your skills will be valued, and your career will thrive.

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.