Payroll Accountant

Frederick Fox; Dorval; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox in Dorval, QC is seeking a Payroll Technician to join our growing Accounting and Payroll team. You will support the full payroll cycle for Canadian and U.S. employees and contribute to payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, audits, reporting, and year-end activities.

This role offers exposure to international payroll and cross-border activities, working with HR and external partners to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliant payroll records.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll experience.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Advanced written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support the full payroll cycle for Canadian and U.S. employees.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR and external payroll providers.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and maintain confidential records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Canadian payroll

Excel

Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We are seeking a Payroll Technician to join a growing Accounting and Payroll team in Dorval, QC.

This role will support the full payroll cycle for both Canadian and U.S. employees, while also providing exposure to international and cross-border payroll activities. In addition to payroll processing, the position will contribute to payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, audits, reporting, and year-end activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to expand beyond traditional payroll processing and develop broader experience across payroll, accounting, HR, and international operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Support the full payroll cycle for Canadian and U.S. employees
• Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines
• Review and validate payroll inputs and supporting documentation
• Process earnings, deductions, bonuses, reimbursements, and taxable benefits
• Manage direct deposits and payroll adjustments
• Process benefit deductions and compensation changes
• Process garnishments and other payroll-related deductions
• Validate payroll changes prior to processing deadlines
• Review payroll for accuracy and completeness

Employee & HR Support

• Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits, and other employee updates
• Resolve timekeeping and payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records
• Work closely with HR, Accounting, payroll providers, and external partners
• Escalate and resolve payroll issues appropriately

International & Cross-Border Payroll

The role provides exposure to international payroll and cross-border activities, including:

• International payroll processing
• Cross-border payroll
• Shadow payroll
• Hypo-tax adjustments
• Year-end international payroll adjustments
• Coordination with international payroll providers

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation

This position is not purely data-entry focused and will also support a variety of accounting activities, including:

• Prepare and post payroll journal entries
• Support bonus accruals
• Perform payroll reconciliations
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Review and process HR, payroll, and benefit invoices
• Assist with invoice coding and payment requests
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Perform payroll variance reviews
• Assist with payroll-related reporting

Year-End & Compliance

• Assist with year-end payroll activities
• Support preparation and review of tax forms
• Maintain payroll procedures, checklists, and documentation
• Support payroll audits and information requests
• Ensure payroll records and supporting documentation remain accurate and up to date

Required

• 2–3 years of payroll experience
• Experience processing or supporting Canadian payroll
• Strong experience entering, reviewing, and validating payroll data
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Strong Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience working with payroll software
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Experience handling confidential employee information
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities