Payroll Analyst

Zenbooks offers a fresh new take on accounting. Specializing in cloud-based software and virtual bookkeeping, we help small to medium businesses better manage their finances in a collaborative and paperless way. We help our business owners by solving their problems and giving them honest advice. Existing entirely online, our team of remote experts utilizes innovative technologies to empower business owners with the tools they need to grow their businesses efficiently and effectively. With a strong commitment to company culture, we continually challenge ourselves to deliver exceptional service to both clients and employees.

It's not just a job, be part of the change in the industry All in an accessible, independent, self-managed setting - AKA the comfort of your home

**We are now seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll team**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Preparation of bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multiple clients.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Process Records of Employment.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensures compliance with national, provincial, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Maintain payroll processes and records for multiple clients.
- Prepare journal entries and provide payroll-related support to the accounting team as needed
- Provide answers to inquiries regarding tax slips, payroll policy, deductions, taxable benefits, and earnings.
- Investigate and resolve payroll problems.
- Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual WCB/WSIB & EHT payroll reports.
- Prepare year-end reconciliations and tax form preparation (T4s, T4As, Form 2220s, WCB, WSIB, EHT, etc.)
- Manage and maintain the payroll system, as well as make recommendations to improve the scalability and efficiency of internal payroll processes.
- Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Prepare and complete payroll audits and inquiries from the CRA.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients.

**Required Qualifications**
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required
- Minimum 2 years of payroll experience
- Demonstrated payroll year-end experience (T4s/T4As, Workers’ Compensation, EHT)
- Strong ability to quickly learn new systems and tools (experience with Wagepoint or Payworks is a plus)
- Multi-jurisdictional payroll processing experience is considered an asset
- Client-facing role or customer service experience is an asset

**Key Attributes for Success**
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong decision-making and advanced analytical abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

**Benefits & Perks**

***

**Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 Annually**
- 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation days + 1 week off during the winter holidays
- 100% Employer-paid Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and vision) (including EAP) and flexible health spending account after 3 months
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) after 3 months
- 100% Employer-paid Laptop, monitor, keyboard, and mouse
- 100% Employer-paid Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual)
- Flexible work schedule

**How to Apply**:

- **Submit your Resume and Cover Letter** through the platform where you found this posting or directly on our website.

**Our Interview Process**: