Tax Services - Payroll, Senior Associate

PwC - Global; Montreal; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PwC's Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group as a Payroll Senior Associate in Montreal, where you'll be pivotal in delivering high-quality payroll services and consulting to clients. You'll help manage complex payroll needs, ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations, and contribute to the team's technical growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits and flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience with Canadian payroll processing and multi-jurisdictional payroll.
• Fluency in French is required for Quebec-based roles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proactively deliver outsourced payroll to clients and assist team members.
• Consult with clients on employment tax and payroll compliance.
• Support team in maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Multi-jurisdictional payroll processing

Canadian employment tax rules

Client service

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Ceridian/Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Private Equity

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

PwC's Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group assists domestic and non-domestic clients in understanding their Canadian employer tax considerations when doing business in Canada. We provide a comprehensive suite of services which includes consulting services on cross border employment, domestic payroll including taxability of benefits, province of employment considerations, and we have a payroll processing team that supports our clients needs in an outsourced payroll function. In addition, our Rewards team focuses on stock compensation and other methods of rewarding employees by providing consulting and plan structuring advice. PwC Canada’s Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group works closely with other network firms around the globe to bring best practices and leading insight to our clients.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Payroll Senior Associate , you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively deliver outsourced payroll to our clients , while reporting to Managers, Directors, and Partners

• Assist junior team members and peers in preparing their own payroll-related deliverables, including detail review of outsourced pay runs

• Consult with clients on their employment tax and payroll compliance, and process queries

• Support the team's strong client relationships and identify potential opportunities to provide additional services

• Contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen

• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues

• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms

• Follow risk management and compliance procedures under the guidance of senior team members

• Build and maintain an internal and external network both locally in-office, and virtually across Canada and internationally

• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Experience in multi - jurisdictional payroll processing and d emonstrated knowledge of the Canadian payroll processing landscape (including the province of Quebec)

• Understanding of Canadian employment tax rules and regulations, payroll delivery, and payroll tax authority compliance

• Proficient to advance expertise with Microsoft Office & payroll software ( ideally ADP, Workday or Ceridian /Dayforce )

• Passion for excellent client service

• Excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude and an ability to work effectively under pressure are desirable

• Developed prioritization and project management skills and efficient at multitasking with a high attention to detail

• Strong critical thinking & communication skills

• When applying to a Quebec based opportunity, fluency in French is required. Outside of Quebec, fluency in French is an asset.

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information

The salary range* for this position is $ 52,200 - $ 87,000 plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region . Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location . PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Tax Returns, Communication, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Review, Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism, Preparing Tax Documents, Self-Awareness, Tax Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Preparation, Tax Research, Tax Return, Tax Services {+ 1 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation. Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons. Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi. Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.