Payroll Specialist

Job summary

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely payroll, tax remittances, statutory filings, and compliance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements. Resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries, prepare reports, support payroll systems and vendor initiatives, and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.

Job details

Vacancy Type: Existing Position Remote: Ontario Who we are: The Finance Group Global Inc. is a women-owned and led finance consultancy that partners with growing organizations across North America to bring clarity, confidence, and strategy to their numbers. We help ambitious businesses make smarter financial decisions, without the overhead of a full in-house finance team. From Fractional CFO and Controller support to bookkeeping, payroll, and systems implementation, we act as an extension of our clients’ leadership teams. We step in where you need us most, whether that’s navigating growth, improving profitability, scaling operations, or planning for what’s ahead. The Opportunity: As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our collaborative, fully remote team. This role reports directly to the Director of Payroll and plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence and compliance across our payroll function. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple client accounts Ensure accurate and timely payroll cycles, including salaried, hourly, commissions, and bonuses Prepare and submit payroll tax remittances, Records of Employment (ROEs), and all statutory filings Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation and regulatory requirements Review and validate wage calculations, overtime, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings Manage direct deposits and payroll tax filings Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly and accurately Serve as the primary point of contact for complex payroll-related inquiries Prepare payroll reports to support internal reviews, audits, and client reporting needs Support payroll system optimization, implementations, and vendor collaboration Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications & Experience PCP designation (or working toward certification) is considered an asset 7+ years of progressive payroll experience Strong expertise in Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations Demonstrated experience managing multi-client or multi-entity payroll environments is an asset Proficiency in payroll software systems and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred) Experience with benefits administration and compliance management Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What you’ll do

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple client accounts, ensuring accurate and timely payroll, tax remittances, statutory filings, and compliance with Canadian federal and provincial requirements. Resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries, prepare reports, support payroll systems and vendor initiatives, and contribute to policy development and continuous improvement.

Requirements

The role calls for 7+ years of progressive payroll experience and strong expertise in Canadian payroll legislation and tax regulations; multi-client payroll experience and a PCP designation or progress toward certification are assets. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, payroll software proficiency, advanced Excel, benefits administration experience, discretion, attention to detail, and strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are also specified.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• End-to-End Payroll Processing
• Canadian Payroll Legislation
• Payroll Tax Remittances
• Statutory Filings
• Payroll Reconciliation
• Benefits Administration
• Compliance Management
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Systems Optimization
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resources
• Consulting