Payroll Specialist; Remote

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and committed Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. As the Payroll Specialist, you will have a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our clients. We require someone who is detail-oriented, professional, proactive, and preference will be given to those with experience in Canadian payroll processing.

AMLB is a progressive virtual Chief Financial Officer (CFO) business that enables clients and team members to reach their potential. AMLB is growing quickly, having onboarded a portfolio of innovative clients across industries from technology to social impact. We are purpose-driven, relationship-focused, and deliver proactive advice that unleashes client performance potential.

• Payroll Administration:
  Use cloud-based payroll software to prepare and maintain payroll records for clients, including related government remittances and filings.
• Process new hires, salary changes, terminations (ROEs), EHT, WSIB, RRSP, and other payroll-related items in an accurate and timely manner.
• Calculate and process taxable benefits, statutory holiday pay, commissions and other related complex payroll transactions accurately.
• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
• Assist with CRA queries, government registrations and other related matters around payroll.
• Assist with year-end reconciliations along with preparation and submission of year-end information slips, such as T4, T4A, T5, T3, T5018, etc. to CRA

• Utilize cloud-based software such as WagePoint and Karbon, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to payroll standards.
• Leverage technology, automation, reporting and timely communication to address issues and questions regarding payroll from clients.
• Calculate and verify earnings and process appropriate deductions and with holdings in online payroll applications.

• Proactively identify and address risks and issues related to service timeliness and quality for assigned clients.
• Take necessary actions to mitigate risks and ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain regular communication and collaboration with Cloud Accountants and clients to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Evaluate performance to identify deviations or areas for improvement and take corrective actions proactively.

• Collaborate with Payroll Lead and Cloud Finance Services Team to enhance key processes by creating training videos and step-by-step procedures.
• Promote sustainability and effectiveness by identifying pain points, analyzing root causes, and implementing sustainable changes.
• Create and improve standardized payroll processes and develop internal documentation and training.
• Assist the Cloud Accountants with payroll-related questions.

• Minimum of five years of full-cycle payroll experience in a fast-paced environment, including at least 2 years experience in Canadian payroll.
• Experience supporting multiple businesses simultaneously is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll concepts, software, and systems with experience processing payroll for a diverse workforce.
• Attention to Detail:
  Exceptional accuracy, meticulous record-keeping, and ability to resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Technology Proficiency:
  Comfortable with new technology and specific experience with payroll software, cloud-based systems, and leveraging technology for process improvement.
• Relationship and customer service orientation:
  Customer focus and establishing credibility and trust to build long-term relationships; able to manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to review and analyze payroll data, conduct audits, and reconcile discrepancies.
• Confidentiality and Integrity:
  Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee data.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
  Proactive problem solver, capable of independently resolving…