Remote Payroll Tax Specialist (US & 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

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