We are seeking a Payroll Technician to join a growing Accounting and Payroll team in Dorval, QC.

This role will support the full payroll cycle for both Canadian and U.S. employees , while also providing exposure to international and cross-border payroll activities. In addition to payroll processing, the position will contribute to payroll accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, audits, reporting, and year-end activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to expand beyond traditional payroll processing and develop broader experience across payroll, accounting, HR, and international operations .

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

- Support the full payroll cycle for Canadian and U.S. employees
- Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines
- Review and validate payroll inputs and supporting documentation
- Process earnings, deductions, bonuses, reimbursements, and taxable benefits
- Manage direct deposits and payroll adjustments
- Process benefit deductions and compensation changes
- Update employment status changes
- Process garnishments and other payroll-related deductions
- Validate payroll changes prior to processing deadlines
- Review payroll for accuracy and completeness

Employee & HR Support
- Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits, and other employee updates
- Resolve timekeeping and payroll discrepancies
- Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records
- Work closely with HR, Accounting, payroll providers, and external partners
- Escalate and resolve payroll issues appropriately





International & Cross-Border Payroll The role provides exposure to international payroll and cross-border activities, including:
- International payroll processing
- Expatriate payroll
- Cross-border payroll
- Shadow payroll
- Travel calendars
- Hypo-tax adjustments
- Year-end international payroll adjustments
- Coordination with international payroll providers

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation This position is not purely data-entry focused and will also support a variety of accounting activities, including:

- Prepare and post payroll journal entries
- Support bonus accruals
- Perform payroll reconciliations
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Review and process HR, payroll, and benefit invoices
- Assist with invoice coding and payment requests
- Support internal and external payroll audits
- Perform payroll variance reviews
- Assist with payroll-related reporting

Year-End & Compliance
- Assist with year-end payroll activities
- Support preparation and review of tax forms
- Maintain payroll procedures, checklists, and documentation
- Support payroll audits and information requests
- Ensure payroll records and supporting documentation remain accurate and up to date

Required
- 2–3 years of payroll experience
- Experience processing or supporting Canadian payroll
- Strong experience entering, reviewing, and validating payroll data
- Fluent/strong French communication skills
- Advanced written and spoken English
- Strong Excel skills and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Experience working with payroll software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Robust organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Experience handling confidential employee information
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

📌 Payroll Accountant (Dorval)
🏢 Frederick Fox
📍 Dorval