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About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to be Blue J's first dedicated payroll hire. You'll own payroll end-to-end across Canada, the US, and the UK, from compliance to reconciliations, and help shape how it runs going forward as we upgrade our systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end CAD/US/UK payroll processing, including coordination with external providers supporting the US and UK employee population.
- Review and validate payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions), working closely with HR and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, and compensation updates.
- Ensure payroll compliance with federal/provincial/state regulations on deductions, taxes, benefits, working with payroll providers to reflect changes accordingly.
- Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and government authorities.
- Review payroll remittances and reconcile to amounts received by tax authorities on a quarterly basis.
- Review and reconcile benefits deductions and costs against benefits statements and employee/company elections.
- Prepare and review year-end reporting, including T4s, W-2s, P60s, and T2200s.
- Support ADP system enhancement, transitioning from ADP TeamPay to ADP Workforce Now.
- Own payroll-related journal entries, bonus and commission accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Partner with FP&A on headcount reporting and compensation analysis.
- Ensure payroll processes are compliant with current legislation and internal controls.
- Assist with audit requests and strengthen supporting documentation.
Requirements
- 3+ years of payroll experience in a Canadian environment (Bonus if you have US payroll experience)
- Hands-on experience with ADP (Workforce Now preferred)
- Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance
- PCP designation
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
- Toronto
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Level 3
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000 - $100,000 CAD per year
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Stock options
- Benefits designed to support you and your family
About the Company
- Blue J is the leading generative AI solution for tax professionals and one of Canada's fastest-growing AI companies.
- Headquartered in Toronto, we're a high-growth B2B SaaS company building industry-leading tax research software that helps accountants find accurate answers to complex tax questions with greater speed and confidence.
- Backed by a $122M USD Series D funding round, we're scaling rapidly across North America and the UK while continuing to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI.
- By combining advanced technology with deep tax expertise, we empower tax professionals to work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver greater value to their clients.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe our strength is built on diversity of thought, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
- We value inclusiveness and are an equal opportunity employer.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- We strive to create an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates.
- If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know in your application.
- Our team is dedicated to providing the necessary support and making reasonable adjustments to ensure a smooth process for everyone.