Toronto- Senior Tax Staff- Payroll and Tax

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Staff to join our PET team to work on many payroll and employment tax engagements across a diverse client base. You will gain unique experiences and valuable knowledge working across capabilities, sectors and geographies and have the opportunity to take your career in the direction you want.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

• Prepare / Review and deliver Canadian expatriate (shadow) payroll deliverables to external clients
• Team with our Mobility tax colleagues locally and globally to providing an integrated client solution in respect to the taxation and reporting of cross border compensation
• Advice clients on their employer payroll tax and social security obligations in various cross border employee situations like remote work, business travelers etc.
• Support clients with payroll and employment tax audits
• Research and prepare responses to various technical questions related to payroll, employment tax and taxable benefits
• Assist clients with various payroll tax compliance issues, responding to queries from government tax agencies and providing solution-based responses to complex employment tax matters
• Assisting Managers / Senior Managers with internal EY protocols and administration of an engagement adhering to client acceptance procedures, developing budgets, determining resource requirements, timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables
• Timely delivery of mandates and manage client expectations
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude

• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with a strong commitment to client service
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Consistent attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and grow as a business advisor

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business
• 2-3 years of experience in international/cross border personal taxation or Canadian payroll for international and domestic employees
• Strong desire to work in a payroll consulting environment (both expatriate and domestic)
• Aptitude to research and resolve employment (payroll) tax questions / issues

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, (Word, Excel & Power-point)

• Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry.
• An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

• Toronto: $61,500 to $92,500