Associate Payroll Specialist

Gauvreaucpa; Peterborough; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory is seeking an experienced Associate Payroll Specialist to join our remote or in-office team. You will handle payroll for a diverse client base while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of payroll processing experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. QuickBooks Desktop/Online or Wagepoint experience is a plus, PCP designation or NP Institute enrolment considered

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with multiple payroll systems (QuickBooks Desktop/Online, Wagepoint) is an asset.
• Strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely hourly and salaried payrolls for a diverse client base.
• Prepare and submit government remittances (source deductions, WSIB, EHT) in compliance with regulations.
• Administer payroll transactions per Employment Standards legislation (vacations, holidays, overtime, terminations).
• Prepare and file ROEs, T4s, and other government forms.
• Serve as main payroll contact for inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness; resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and support year-end processes.
• Collaborate with team to ensure payroll deadlines are met.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication skills

Education

PCP designation / NP Institute enrolment

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Wagepoint

Job description

Who We Are

At Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory, we exist to help entrepreneurs build the business, and the life, of their dreams. As a purpose-driven firm generating $25M in annual revenue with a team of 200 professionals, we combine deep expertise in accounting, tax, law, and advisory with an unwavering commitment to empowering business owners.

Our culture is built on excellence, accountability, collaboration, and growth. We believe in supporting our people to reach their full potential, just as we support our clients in achieving theirs. Joining our team means being part of an innovative, fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the success of entrepreneurs across Canada.

Associate Payroll Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced Associate Payroll Specialistto join our remote or in-office team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Associate Payroll Specialist to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll for a diverse client base while ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll legislation and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely hourly and salaried payrolls for a variety of clients.
• Prepare and submit government remittances, including source deductions, WSIB, and Employer Health Tax (EHT), ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Administer payroll transactions in accordance with Employment Standards legislation, including vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, overtime, terminations, and other payroll-related matters.
• Prepare and file Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, and other government-required forms and filings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, responding to client questions and resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and support year-end payroll processes.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional client service and ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.

Required Skills & Experience

1-2 years of payroll processing experience required.

• Experience with multiple payroll systems; QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and/or Wagepoint is an asset.
• Strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Client service experience and PCP designation (or enrolment in the National Payroll Institute program) are considered assets.

We have Five Core Values at Our Firm

1. All Inpassion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
2. Own It(solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
3. Choose Opportunity(willingness to innovate)
4. Better Together(teamwork drives the best results)
5. Relentless Excellence (exceeding expectations)

Position Type:

• Existing Vacancy:Internal and External

Compensation:

This position offers a starting salary range of$55,000 to $65,000per year. Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling.

Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY

Do our core values resonate with you?

Does your skillset align with this role?

If so, we want to hear from you!