Payroll Specialist - PCP Certified - Fully Remote

Recruiting Concepts Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote consulting firm is looking for a Payroll Specialist to coordinate payroll processing and administer benefits programs. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience and be PCP Certified. This full-time role operates during EST hours and offers a supportive team culture along with numerous benefits. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and a strong communicator, ready to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits plan

Paid vacation + 3 paid sick days/year

Additional time off between Christmas and New Year's

Budget for professional development

Annual charity donation

Quarterly team socials

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist, especially in bookkeeping services.
• PCP Certification or working towards it.
• Ability to manage payroll processing accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and process payroll.
• Administer benefits programs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and reconcile remittances.

Skills

Team-oriented

Clear communication

High energy

Attention to detail

Optimism

Education

PCP Certification

5+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist

Tools

WagePoint

ADP

Ceridian

Job description

Overview

Remote (work EST hours) | Full-time | $55,000–$65,000/year.

Attention all PCP Certified Payroll Specialists; those with add-on Bookkeeping experience welcomed!

Jade Consulting Inc. is a women-led, fully remote team that supports clients across Canada from fast-growing e-commerce brands to construction and retail companies with $1–$10 million in revenue. It is their passion for helping their clients grow and thrive through financial clarity combined with their passion for fostering a supportive, engaged team culture, which sets them apart.

Proud to have built a tight-knit, highly engaged workplace where people genuinely care about their work and each other. This opportunity comes with professional development, flexibility, and a workplace that balances hard work with real life.

The Opportunity

Payroll Specialist

You will be responsible for coordinating, preparing and processing payroll, and administering various benefits programs in accordance with established company practices and procedures, and employment standards, posting related journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting with the human touch that Jade is known for.

You’ll want to meet us if you’re looking for qualities like:

• A team-oriented company
• A workplace that is organized, established, growing and fun
• An employer that values health and well-being of its employees
• A variety of challenging work and the ability to learn and grow
• A career where you are appreciated by both your employer AND clients
• Opportunity to grow your skillset, abilities and capacity

We want to meet you if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist; especially if gained from a Bookkeeping services company
• Are a high-energy person who loves working with people
• Are PCP Certified now or are working towards this certification
• Take pride in your work and always strive for quality
• Are a clear communicator and love seeing a job through from start to finish
• Are cheerful, upbeat, optimistic, and ready to make a difference every day
• Are looking for a fully remote position that is full time and NOT a subcontractor role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with WagePoint, Knit, ADP, Ceridian, DayForce etc.
• Ensure payroll processing is conducted on time and with a high level of accuracy: Input, calculate, verify and enter all relevant payroll transactions which include: new hires, terminations, issue ROEs and all payroll changes to produce accurate payrolls for weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly clients while meeting regulatory compliance
• Reconciling monthly, quarterly and annual government remittances
• WSIB/WCB, EHT and RRSP remittances
• Partner with team bookkeepers and controllers to ensure that all journal entries and reconciliation are completed timely and accurately, with allocations by departments where required
• Responsible for all year-end balancing and tax reporting processes for year-end readiness, including T4, T4A, RL-1, T5008, EHT, WSIB/WCB Annual returns etc.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, if any
• Continuous learning through National Payroll Institute and other resources (annual legislative updates, seminars, etc.)
• Updating and maintaining payroll procedures, guides and other documents
• Experience with Quebec payroll and related employment standards/legislation is considered an asset.
• Participate in team meetings (Tuesday & Thursday)
• Bring creativity to the role—maybe even contribute to visibility and social media initiatives

The Details

• Salary: $55,000–$65,000/year, commensurate with experience
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
• Location: Remote work; Must operate during EST hours
• Target start: ASAP

Perks & Benefits

• Employee benefits plan
• Paid vacation + 3 paid sick days/year
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year's
• Budget for professional development and learning
• Annual donation to a charity of your choice
• Quarterly team socials + annual team event
• A supportive, engaged team that’s got your back

The interview process will include employment references, background checks, and an assessment.