Payroll Associate (Mat Leave Contract - 18 Months)

Please note that the work location can be anywhere in Canada (remote working out of your home office). Toronto, Ontario is the location of our head office.

Who we are

ConnectCPA LLP is not your traditional accounting firm. We are an online/virtual firm, paperless, and tech-savvy. We are growing rapidly, and are in search of a team member that meshes with our unique firm culture.

We are a Licensed Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) firm that operates with a startup mentality: We experiment, we collaborate, we embrace new technologies and we have fun doing it.

We are breaking every "accounting firm" stereotype: We dress casually, we use Slack and Zoom to communicate and we have a culture of trying new things every day.

Find out more about us - on our website: ConnectCPA.ca, on Twitter: @Connect_CPA, and Instagram

Why us?

We've been there before. You are unhappy because you work in a bureaucratic culture where you are told how to dress, what hours to work, and your voice is not being heard.

At ConnectCPA we want you to enjoy your career and here is how we make it happen:

• You will be working from your home office (who doesn't love that?)
• You will have autonomy and control over your schedule
  
• We will provide you with new office equipment
• Everyone's opinions and ideas are valued on how we can improve the firm
• We are a diverse firm with an easy-going culture
• No formalwear required
  

What is the role?

We are looking for a payroll rockstar! The candidate must be PCP certified.

The role requires the candidate to manage multiple clients simultaneously in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

You'll be using online payroll software and apps and working closely with our clients to ensure that their payroll is delivered seamlessly. It is imperative that the following duties are handled diligently:

• 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

Required Experience

• PCP certified
• At least three 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
• Experience processing payroll in multiple provinces (QC an asset)

Required Skills

• You have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Hyper-organized
• Social, presentable, and well-spoken - we want our clients to love you!
• You are independent, highly motivated, and a self-starter
• You are a multi-tasker and can manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Strong work ethic
• Tech-savvy

Other Skills and Requirements

• A love for technology and the ability to learn new software/apps quickly
• Strong internet connection - at least 6MBPS upload and 6MBPS download speeds
• Knowledge of Wagepoint Payroll Software, Xero Accounting Software, Receipt Bank, and Hubdoc is an asset (not a requirement)

We are looking for somebody talented and dynamic. We are a growing firm and the individual that is selected for this position will become a key member of our team! Read more about the experience of working at ConnectCPA from one of our team members HERE.

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.