Payroll Practitioner

Choose Local, Choose Welch LLP   

Established in 1918, Welch has evolved from a single office to the largest locally-owned and operated public accounting firm in the region. Our rapidly expanding bookkeeping business, Elevate, offers clients full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll.  

We offer all our employee’s invaluable prospects: possibility for growth and advancement; opportunity to specialize and deepen skills; and flexibility of work-life balance to enjoy family and personal interests.   

Grounded in a values-led culture (care, impact, empower), we are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive environment, supporting growth, and caring for our surrounding communities.  It is our people that enable us to be a firm like no other.   

About the Opportunity 

Elevate is currently looking for a Payroll Practitioner. This individual will work with best-in-class bookkeepers and CPA’s and be provided with an opportunity to manage their own client load. We are looking for someone to be our subject matter expert on all things payroll.  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage bi weekly payroll processing for multiple companies at a time using online or desktop accounting/payroll software
• Manage client needs, communicating with our business owner customers via e-mail and phone and video conference calls
• Work in a team-based environment to ensure that payroll information is properly integrated into the books and records of our clientele
• Follow up with clients as needed to maintain accurate payroll processes
• Work with clients to provide ad-hoc information as requested; problem solve for clients when required
• Monthly & quarterly reporting – payroll, GST, HST, WSIB, EHT, etc.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with manager.
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Maintain clear documentation to allow for partner/manager or external (CRA) review efficiently.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all inclusive.  Other duties may be required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in Business Accounting, bookkeeping or related field  
• Preferably 3+ years of payroll experience 
• Working knowledge of multiple payroll software would required (ADP, Wagepoint, QBO, Cerdian, and others) 
• Working knowledge of cloud accounting software, such as Dext, Plooto and QuickBooks Online would be an asset 
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships 
• Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment 
• Experience in different industries would be an asset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French would be an asset 

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply!

Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.