Payroll Specialist

Emerald • Toronto, ON

56d • CA$65,000 - CA$70,000 • Remote

About The Position

Emerald is seeking a Payroll Specialist with Canadian Payroll experience to support our Accounting team. This role involves processing bi-weekly payroll for over 100 employees across multiple provinces and entities using the Rippling platform. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, processing electronic payments and garnishments, reconciling pension contributions, responding to inquiries, completing employment verifications, assisting with audits, and preparing year-end reporting. The role also requires completing journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years Canadian payroll experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Rippling a plus

Responsibilities

• Processing of bi-weekly multi-province / multi-entity payroll for 100+ employees in our payroll platform, Rippling
• Maintain payroll records
• Review changes to employee data
• Reconcile and fund bi-weekly pension contributions
• Respond to payroll related questions and inquiries
• Process electronic payments
• Process garnishments
• Complete employment verifications
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Process accurate and timely year end reporting, similar to W-2 process
• Complete journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Special projects as needed

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation for exempt employees
• Flexible working locations
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Dependent, commuter and FSA benefits
• Professional development programs like Toastmasters
• Mental wellness tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree