Payroll and Benefits Administrator

**General Information**

**About the firm**
For over 70 years Crowe BGK has been a continuously growing independent accounting firm with offices in Montreal and Ottawa. Our affiliation with a top 10 largest global accounting network, Crowe Global, gives us borderless access to international expertise. Crowe BGK provides a full suite of accounting, domestic and international tax, corporate finance and business advisory solutions to individuals and corporate clients in diverse industries across Quebec, Ontario and around the world.
**Position Description**
**Job Title**
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
**Contract Type**
Regular Full Time
**Position Profile**

We’re looking for a **Payroll and Benefits Administrator** to join a leading accounting firm in Montreal. If you are looking for a great workplace with excellent career advancement opportunities, this is it.

As a Payroll & Benefits Administrator, you would be responsible for:
Payroll Administration:

- Ensuring the bi-weekly payment of all firm employees, temporary and permanent
- Calculating the wages due to each staff member, and considering any special payments owed to an employee during the pay period
- Calculating and deducting from the payroll, the taxes, insurance, unpaid days etc.
- Process EI inquiries and ROE’s
- Producing year-end reports and tax forms (T4, Relevés 1, T2200 and other Mandatory forms)
- Maintaining and updating payroll records
- Remaining up to date on Canadian payroll trends and regulations
- Ensuring compliance as it relates to payroll standards and laws
- Handling all inquiries arising from questions about payroll

Group Benefits Administration:

- Assisting employees with the enrollment in the benefit programs (health insurance, registered retirement savings plan, etc.)
- Advising staff of any changes to their benefits
- Coordinating employee leave of absence or long-term disability requests
- Communicating with Insurance providers on behalf of the firm and staff
- Maintaining and updating employee benefit records
- Ensuring compliance as it relates to benefit plan policies

**What you need to succeed**:

- Certified Canadian Payroll Association (CPA)
- Strong knowledge of Payroll systems
- Thorough knowledge of government regulations as they relate to payroll
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Must be able to handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (French and English)
- Excellent time management, organizational and analytical skills
- Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
- Strong commitment to professional client service excellence
- Ability to multitask, respond to ad hoc questions and interruptions while meeting deadlines
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

**What’s in it for you?**
Our benefits are carefully curated to help you excel both in and out of the office. At Crowe BGK we offer our employees not just the tools, but the support they need to succeed.

In this full-time position, you will enjoy a competitive salary, full range of benefits, including insurance and wellness benefit, paid parking, office closure in December during the holidays in addition to vacation time, office closure on Fridays (1P.M.) in July and August, and other perks.

At Crowe BGK, creating meaningful relationships is important to us. Through our mentorship and informal guidance, you will have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience from our professionals and build connections that go beyond the job. With our support and dedication to your development, you can take your career to where you want it to be; join Crowe BGK.

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We maintain an inclusive and equal opportunity working environment so that every Crowe BGK professional can fulfill their evolving potential. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran's status or any other legally-protected factors. Please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation throughout the selection process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

**Position Location**
**Job Location**
Montreal