Payroll Tax Specialist- North America and Canada

CB1173 GEPR Energy Canada Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 5%

Remote position

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert on employment tax compliance for the US and Canada. You will resolve notices, manage registrations and adjustments, and handle high-volume inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in employment/payroll tax, proficiency in Workday and ADP Smart Compliance, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• 3-5 years hands-on experience in employment/payroll tax for USA and Canada.
• Proficiency with Workday and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, including filings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong English communications and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and resolve US and Canada federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax notices.
• Track issues through to resolution and maintain documentation to support audits.
• Process payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments accurately and on time.
• Ensure accurate tax treatment for employees across multiple states/provinces.
• Manage new tax jurisdiction and entity registrations in Smart Compliance.
• Resolve system exceptions and validate tax setups to ensure accurate processing.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2/T4 preparation, reconciliations, filings, and validation.
• Manage and resolve high-volume employee tax/payroll inquiries, delivering excellent customer service.
• Support employment tax audits, including documentation and timely responses.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency.
• Maintain flexibility to support peak periods (quarter-end, year-end) and special projects.

Skills

Payroll tax

Workday

ADP Smart Compliance

Quarter-end processing

W2c & T4 amendments

Customer service

English fluency

Analytical skills

Regulatory liaison

Education

Accounting background preferred; FPC/PCP desirable

Tools

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

Job Description Summary

About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert on employment tax compliance for the US and Canada. In this role, you'll resolve tax notices, manage registrations and exceptions, process tax adjustments (including W2c and T4 amendments), and handle high-volume employee inquiries — all while ensuring compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. If you love numbers, reconciliation, and have a passion for payroll and tax, this role offers a great opportunity to make an impact.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and resolve US and Canada federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax notices
• Track issues through to resolution and maintain documentation to support audits
• Process payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate tax treatment for employees across multiple states/provinces
• Manage new tax jurisdiction and entity registrations in Smart Compliance
• Resolve system exceptions and validate tax setups to ensure accurate processing
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2/T4 preparation, reconciliations, filings, and validation
• Manage and resolve high-volume employee tax/payroll inquiries, delivering excellent customer service
• Support employment tax audits, including documentation and timely responses
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency
• Maintain flexibility to support peak periods (quarter-end, year-end) and special projects

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in employment/payroll tax for both the USA and Canada
• Well‑versed in Workday and ADP Smart Compliance, including managing tax registrations and resolving exceptions
• Hands‑on experience with quarter‑end and year‑end payroll tax processes, including filings, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience processing payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume employee ticket/inquiry resolution with strong customer service orientation
• Fluent English — strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to organize and interpret payroll/tax data
• Assist with workers compensation, audits, liaising with CRA and MRQ as well as experience running year end.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with Executive Compensation Payroll and Tax Reporting
• Self‑starter who can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting regulatory requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Team player who contributes to a positive, collaborative work environment

Education/Certification:

Accounting background preferred; FPC or PCP certification desirable

For candidates applying to a Canadian‑based position, the pay range for this position is between $72,200.00 and $120,400.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 5% annual bonus potential This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com