About this role
Job Description
This is a remote position.
Job Summary
Love working with numbers, but not the rigid in office, 9-to-5? At AZ Accounting, we're building a team of genuinely personable professionals who take pride in their work and enjoy the freedom to manage their own schedules and work fully remotely. As our Senior Payroll Specialist, you'll help keep our clients' finances organized, their payroll running smoothly, and their businesses on track. If you're detail-oriented, experienced, and someone who enjoys building relationships while delivering great work, we'd love to meet you.
Job Role
You'll be a trusted part of our accounting team, managing payroll for a variety of clients across different industries. From processing payroll and ensuring accurate calculations to handling CRA remittances and meeting important deadlines, you'll take ownership of your assigned client files and make sure everything runs smoothly.
You'll work independently while staying connected with a supportive team that's always there when you need it. We're looking for someone who knows Canadian payroll inside and out, can confidently manage their workload, spot issues before they become problems, and bring both experience and a personable approach to every client relationship. If you have bookkeeping experience too, that's a great bonus!
Project Goals
- Deliver accurate, timely, and reliable payroll services for clients across various industries
- Take ownership of assigned payroll files, ensuring deadlines are met and work stays on track
- Ensure compliance with CRA requirements, including statutory deductions, remittances, T4s, and Records of Employment (ROEs)
- Maintain accurate and organized payroll records, ensuring all information is up to date
- Build strong, professional relationships with clients through clear communication and dependable service
- Identify payroll discrepancies, resolve issues, and proactively recommend improvements to payroll processes
- Help streamline payroll workflows and create efficiencies that make managing client files easier
- Support the accounting team with payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and year-end requirements
- Confidently communicate with the CRA by phone to resolve payroll-related issues, address discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding matters
Why You'll Love It Here
- Work on your own schedule
- A team that values personality, professionalism, and taki