Job description

Location: Montreal (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60-$85k

Job Number: 16670690

Payroll Specialist – Accounting Firm (Multi-Client Environment)

Montreal, QC (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Our client, a well-established and growing Montreal-based accounting firm, is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle payroll and related bookkeeping for multiple clients across various industries, while also supervising and mentoring two junior payroll/bookkeeping staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is able to function in English and French, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys client interaction, and is ready to step into a leadership role.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Multi-Client Payroll Management: working directly with clients. Process full-cycle payroll for a portfolio of clients (hourly, salaried, commissions).
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor 2 junior payroll/bookkeeping team members, review their work, and support their development.
Government Remittances: Prepare and submit payroll-related remittances (CRA, WSIB, CNESST, etc.).
Bookkeeping Support: Handle payroll-related bookkeeping (e.g., journal entries, reconciliations).
Client Support: Act as the main point of contact for client payroll inquiries and setup.
Compliance Oversight: Ensure payroll practices meet provincial and federal legislation.
Year-End Reporting: Prepare T4s and assist with year-end reconciliations.
Process Ownership: Develop, refine, and document internal payroll processes and best practices.

Payroll Tools You'll Use

Wagepoint (primary)
Ceridian
Nethris

Ideal Candidate

Experience managing payroll for multiple clients or companies in a professional services setting.
Strong working knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation and requirements.
Prior experience managing or mentoring junior staff.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and confidentiality.
Strong communication skills and client-service mindset.
Proficiency in payroll software; experience with Wagepoint is an asset.
Bilingual (English/French) is a plus but not mandatory.

Why Join This Firm?

Great team culture and client relationships
Opportunity to step into a leadership role
Variety of work across industries and clients
Flexibility with a hybrid work model
Room for professional growth and process ownership

Interested?

Please apply to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

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