Senior Associate, Payroll Services

Senior Associate, Payroll Services – BDO Canada

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on personal and professional growth.

BDO Canada is looking for a Senior Payroll Associate to join the Payroll Services team. This is a replacement role and presents an opportunity for the successful candidate to join an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and growth‑oriented firm. The responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Oversee and execute the accurate processing of hourly and salaried payrolls for a diverse client base.
• Manage and execute government remittances and deductions, including EI, CPP, and EHT, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Develop and provide detailed payroll reports, delivering insights and ensuring accuracy in every aspect of payroll administration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll‑related inquiries, addressing and resolving client concerns with professionalism and promptness.
• Ensure meticulous maintenance of payroll records in accordance with federal and provincial legislative requirements.
• Efficiently prepare termination packages, including Records of Employment (ROEs), and year‑end documents such as T4 slips.

• You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients.
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

• Minimum of 3 years in a payroll‑focused role, demonstrating a track record of success and knowledge in payroll management.
• Possess a degree or diploma in a relevant field, providing a solid foundation in payroll principles and practices.
• Strong skills in the MS Office suite, particularly in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with High Line payroll software is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of payroll processing, terminology, and best practices.

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $52,000 to $89,000

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will have the opportunity to contribute to your community.

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market‑leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of…