Staff - Global Employment Tax Services - Payroll Advisory - Toronto

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently seeking a Staff to join our GETS team to work on many expatriate payrolls (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.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• 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

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide comprehensive advice on taxation, social security and other employer obligations when foreign companies send their employees to work in Canada, or when Canadian companies send employees to work abroad.

• 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
• Assist clients with employment tax audits
• Respond to expatriate and domestic payroll related questions
• Respond to Government Agencies on payroll tax remittance issues
• Assist with client payroll compliance and process reviews
• Assist in managing a book of business by 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
• Provide guidance to new/junior colleagues on payroll tax technical, payroll advisory and performance management skills
• Contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, WE SEEK THE FOLLOWING:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business
• Preferred experience in international/cross border personal taxation or Canadian payroll for international and domestic employees with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or equivalent experience in industry
• Strong desire to work in a payroll consulting environment (both expatriate and domestic)
• Aptitude to research and resolve employment (payroll) tax questions / issues