North America Payroll Tax Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Tax Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert on employment tax compliance for the US and Canada. In this role, you will resolve tax notices, manage registrations and exceptions, process payroll tax adjustments (including W2c and T4 amendments), and handle high-volume employee inquiries while ensuring compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research, investigate, and resolve US and Canada federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax notices
• Track issues through to resolution and maintain documentation to support audits
• Process payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments accurately and on time
• Ensure accurate tax treatment for employees across multiple states/provinces
• Manage new tax jurisdiction and entity registrations in Smart Compliance
• Resolve system exceptions and validate tax setups to ensure accurate processing
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2/T4 preparation, reconciliations, filings, and validation
• Manage and resolve high-volume employee tax/payroll inquiries with strong customer service
• Support employment tax audits, including documentation and timely responses
• Identify and recommend process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency
• Maintain flexibility to support peak periods (quarter-end, year-end) and special projects

Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in employment/payroll tax for both the USA and Canada
• Well-versed in Workday and ADP Smart Compliance, including managing tax registrations and resolving exceptions
• Hands-on experience with quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, including filings, reconciliations, and reporting
• Experience processing payroll tax adjustments, W2c corrections, and T4 amendments
• Proven ability to manage high-volume employee ticket/inquiry resolution with strong customer service orientation
• Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize and interpret payroll/tax data
• Experience assisting with workers compensation and audits; ability to liaise with CRA and MRQ, and experience running year end

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Executive Compensation Payroll and Tax Reporting
• Accounting background preferred
• FPC or PCP certification desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position: pay range is between $72,200.00 and $120,400.00 CAD
• Bonus eligibility: 5% annual bonus potential

Location

Remote position (relocation assistance: no)

Application Deadline

November 03, 2026