Company
We are Dentsu. We innovate in the way brands are built. That means we do things differently to make them better than they were before. In this way, we ensure that our clients' most important marketing assets - their brands - win in a changing world. Dentsu innovates the way brands are built for its clients through its world-class expertise and capabilities in media, customer relationship management and creative communications services. Headquartered in London, Dentsu operates in 145 countries around the world with more than 50,000 dedicated specialists.
Overview
We are currently looking for a Payroll Specialist. The position is open in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. The ideal candidate will want to take on a new professional challenge in a stimulating and dynamic work environment. Reporting to the Payroll Director, the Payroll Specialist's main responsibility will be to process the full pay cycle for 400 employees across Canada.
Responsibilities
•Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of processing of payroll data
•Identify and monitor variance between current payroll vs previous payroll and address variances
•Update and maintain employee data in the payroll system
•Prepare record of employments and government reporting
•Generate payroll reports for month end processes
•Prepare payroll journal entries
•Solves routine and employee issues
•Supports the audit process, liaising with external and internal auditor on appropriate information, controls, policies and procedures
•Participate in year-end processes
•Provides project assistance as needed
Qualifications
•3+ years' experience in a similar role
•Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset, as you will be responsible for the full payroll cycle for employees across Canada
•Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
•National Payroll Institute certification completed or in progress (asset)
•Experience with ADP Workforce Now or other similar system (asset)
•A good knowledge of Excel (including Vlookup, Sumif, pivot tables)
•Excellent organizational skills
•Ability to manage multiple files simultaneously and adapt quickly
•Comfortable and efficient in a fast-paced work environment where priorities can change quickly
Additional information
Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees.
AI Disclosure: Dentsu utilizes artificial intelligence tools as part of its recruitment process, as during the sourcing and screening stages. All other parts of the application and hiring processes do not utilize artificial intelligence tools.
Location: Montreal. Time Type: Full time. Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term, 1 year).
