Payroll Tax Specialist – North America

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, investigation, and resolution for payroll tax notices from federal, state/provincial, and local authorities in the US and Canada.

• Monitor issues until they are resolved and maintain documentation to support audit processes.

• Accurately and timely process payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments.

• Ensure correct tax treatment for employees working across various states and provinces.

• Oversee new tax jurisdiction and entity registrations using Smart Compliance.

• Address system exceptions and confirm tax setups to guarantee precise processing.

• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, such as W-2/T4 preparation, reconciliations, filings, and validations.

• Handle and resolve a high volume of employee tax and payroll inquiries, providing outstanding customer service.

• Aid in employment tax audits by supplying documentation and prompt responses.

• Identify and suggest process improvements aimed at minimizing risk and enhancing efficiency.

• Maintain adaptability to support peak periods, quarter-end, year-end, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3-5 years of practical experience in employment/payroll tax for both the USA and Canada.

• Proficient in Workday and ADP Smart Compliance, with a focus on managing tax registrations and resolving exceptions.

• Hands-on experience with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, including filings, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Experience in processing payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of employee ticket/inquiry resolutions with a customer service focus.

• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to organize and interpret payroll/tax data.

• Experience in assisting with workers compensation, audits, liaising with CRA and MRQ, and conducting year-end processes.

• Familiarity with Executive Compensation Payroll and Tax Reporting.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• An accounting background is preferred.

• FPC or PCP certification is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5% annual bonus potential.

• Remote position.

• Relocation assistance not provided.