Tax Services - Payroll, Senior Associate

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

Job summary

Join PwC as a Payroll Senior Associate, providing comprehensive payroll services and expert consultation on employment tax compliance. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality service, develop strong client relationships, and ensure the accuracy of payroll operations while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Inclusive benefits programs

Flexibility programs

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-jurisdictional payroll processing.
• Understanding of Canadian employment tax rules.
• Fluency in French is required when applying to a Quebec-based opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outsourced payroll to clients and support junior team members.
• Consult on client employment tax and payroll compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify additional service opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Critical thinking

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Emotional Regulation

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP

Workday

Ceridian / Dayforce

Job description

SummaryPwC'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 demonstrated 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 :

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

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

Certifications

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

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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