Payroll Specialist

Are you looking to work for a 100% Quebec-based company? Do you want a company culture where people thrive? Do you want to work with a stable and stimulating team?

ComptInc offers, under one roof, services that meet the current needs of our clients as well as those that will arise as they grow. From bookkeeping to payroll processing, from financial statement compilation to tax management, income tax returns, or even support for all types of transactions: we are allies in managing the accounting and tax obligations of our clients throughout the year.

We also provide advice and guidance to optimize our clients' business processes, integrate and analyze dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), budgets, and analysis reports. This includes building strong teams and integrating the right tools, all with the aim of directly impacting the company's overall performance.

Benefits – Specifications

• Permanent full-time position (40 hours/week);
• Flexible hours, hybrid work (Old Montreal, Place d'Armes metro station);
• Competitive salary, based on experience;
• Competitive HR measures (wellness bonus, access to Kiid Concierge, telemedicine, additional parental leave benefits);
• Varied assignments;
• Opportunities for advancement;
• Continuous training path;
• Closed between Christmas and New Year's;
• Diverse social activities throughout the year.

Your personal life is important to us as an ally in your professional life, which is why we offer great flexibility to adapt your work to your reality!

Job Description

• Ensure the verification and processing of client payroll, taking into account various levels of complexity and meeting deadlines;
• Supervise exceptions, more complex elements, and special payments, ensuring accurate and compliant management;
• Ensure the production of documents in compliance with government requirements, such as Records of Employment, DAS remittances, and other required forms;
• Audit and reconcile contributions and payments related to employee benefits (pension plans and group insurance), ensuring rigorous management;
• Properly identify taxable employee benefits in collaboration with the team, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations, and ensure their declaration and processing in payroll systems;
• Actively participate in year-end payroll activities, including complete year-end cycle management;
• Handle various client requests professionally and courteously while ensuring high-quality service;
• Conduct payroll system integration projects and review payroll-related processes;
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of payroll management issues and obligations in Canada;
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations, staying up to date with legislative changes;
• Contribute to improving internal payroll policies and procedures, particularly by strengthening controls, and ensuring their implementation;
• Support the development of the payroll practice within ComptInc by sharing your expertise and ideas to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a relevant field;
• Accreditation from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) is an asset;
• Relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in outsourced payroll services;
• Knowledge of issues related to collective plans and multi-provincial payroll;
• Proficiency in multiple payroll platforms (EmployerD, Nethris, Ceridian, ADP…) is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel);
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken.

Required Skills and Abilities

• A solid understanding of payroll processes and current legislation;
• Relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in outsourced payroll services;
• Highly organized, meticulous, and confidential;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Comfortable with technology;
• Great adaptability;
• Appreciate a paperless environment;
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure;
• Initiative encouraged;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.