[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @LiveCA

Role Description

This is a fully remote position, open to residents across Canada – can be based in any city, province, or territory.

• Role: Payroll Specialist
• Location: Remote, open to any Canadian resident
• Team Size: ~60
• Experience: Ideal candidate would have experience managing multiple client’s payrolls
• Salary Range: $60K - $75K (CAD)

As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for delivering a great client experience that results in strong and lasting client relationships. To succeed in this role you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Review, prepare and draft client payrolls including on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, wage changes, and other pay elements for final client approval and processing
• Oversee complete end-to-end payroll processing including provincial and year-end tax reporting and filings
• Audit and review payroll details for inconsistencies, reporting, and reconciliation
• Provide timely responses to client questions and manage client expectations
• Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies, discuss with supervisor or engagement partner and develop resolutions
• Provide coverage for colleagues as needed
• Contribute to innovation, which may include initiating process improvement, documenting new or updated procedures, developing standardized templates and collaborating with the larger team on such initiatives

Qualifications

• Payroll Compliance Professional designation or equivalent experience
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision, but willing to ask questions or obtain assistance when needed
• Skilled in learning new programs and systems
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task competing priorities
• Passion for excellent client services
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal

Requirements

• All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience/education

Benefits

• Professional Growth: we support PCPs by covering professional dues and providing professional development budget and dedicated time off
• Remote Friendly and Flexible Schedule: at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work, as long as their team and clients continue to be supported
• PTO: 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that don’t fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick/Mental Health days
• Benefits: Extended health benefits and an additional $2000/year Health Spending Account for any other needs
• Tech stipend: of $150/month for at-home office/tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees

Company Description

LiveCA LLP is one of Canada’s largest online Chartered Professional Accounting firms with a community that spans from coast to coast. Reimagining the accounting industry and accounting firm culture - our vision is for every individual on the LiveCA team to find fulfillment not only in their professional endeavors but also to feel supported in enjoying their pursuits outside of work. Our core values are a reflection of the people who make up our team:

• Empathetic
• Humbly Confident
• Collaborative
• Adaptable
• Growth Oriented