Staff - Global Employment Tax Services - Payroll Advisory - Toronto

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Staff to join our GETS team to work on many expatriate payrolls (employment tax) engagements across a diverse client base. You will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and have the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.

Your key responsibilities

Provide comprehensive advice on taxation, social security and other employer obligations when foreign companies send their employees to work in Canada, or when Canadian companies send employees to work abroad.

• Prepare / Review and deliver Canadian expatriate (shadow) payroll deliverables to external clients
• Team with our mobility tax colleagues locally and globally to providing an integrated client solution in respect to the taxation and reporting of cross border compensation
• Assist clients with employment tax audits
• Respond to expatriate and domestic payroll related questions
• Respond to Government Agencies on payroll tax remittance issues
• Assist with client payroll compliance and process reviews
• Assist in managing a book of business by adhering to client acceptance procedures, developing budgets, determining resource requirements, timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables
• Timely delivery of mandates and manage client expectations
• Provide guidance to new/junior colleagues on payroll tax technical, payroll advisory and performance management skills
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude.

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with a strong commitment to client service
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Consistent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn

To qualify for the role, we seek the following:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business
• Preferred experience in international/cross border personal taxation or Canadian payroll for international and domestic employees with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience in industry
• Strong desire to work in a payroll consulting environment (both expatriate and domestic)
• Aptitude to research and resolve employment (payroll) tax questions / issues

Ideally, you'll also have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, (Word, Excel & Power-point)
  

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.