Payroll Specialist

Treewalk

. Prepare and process accurate, timely payrolls in compliance with employment agreements and CRA guidelines .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with CRA guidelines, and maintaining payroll database integrity. Proficient in preparing year-end reporting and reconciling payroll-related government remittances while ensuring adherence to legislative changes.

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Payroll ProcessingPayroll Certification (PCP)Experience With QuickBooks TimeIntermediate Excel ProficiencyBookkeeping Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingYear-End ReportingPayroll ReconciliationGovernment RemittancesBookkeepingEmployment Contract CreationPayroll Database ManagementCompliance MonitoringPayroll Issue ResolutionData Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention To DetailCommunication

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks TimeADPCeridianAccounting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Certification (PCP)

Industry Keywords

CRA GuidelinesPayroll ComplianceNon-Unionized EnvironmentFederal LegislationProvincial Legislation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and process accurate, timely payrolls in compliance with employment agreements and CRA guidelines
Maintain payroll database integrity, established procedures, and internal controls
Prepare year-end reporting, including T4As and T4s
Resolve employee and system issues and interface with Human Resources on payroll matters
Record payroll, expenses, and allocations in the accounting system
Reconcile and report payroll-related government remittances
Maintain government accounts in good standing
Monitor federal and provincial legislative changes affecting payroll and advise management
Ensure compliance with legislation and organizational policies and procedures
Perform ad hoc duties, including employment contract creation and other projects
Prepare month-, quarter-, and year-end payroll reconciliations, working papers, analysis, and reporting
Onboard new clients to the payroll system and recommend best practices
Perform basic bookkeeping tasks for various clients
Report directly to the Accounting Manager and collaborate with accounting professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of payroll experience
Additional bookkeeping experience considered an asset
Payroll certification (PCP) is an asset
Experience processing payroll for employees in a non-unionized environment, both salaried and hourly
Experience with payroll and electronic timekeeping software such as QuickBooks Time, ADP, and Ceridian
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel
Proficiency working in a digital and paper-free environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling and autonomy to manage schedules
Social activities and company engagement initiatives
Technological tools to stay connected
Extended healthcare benefits from the first day of work
Maternity leave benefits from the first day of work