SAP Payroll Specialist

Posted:
1/13/2026, 5:41:00 AM

Location(s):
Montréal, Québec, Canada ⋅ Québec, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

We Are:

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The value for our clients and our people:

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For our people, it brings an opportunity to shape truly boundaryless career paths in a highly collaborative team of experts where they can learn from each other and solve the world's most complex client challenges.

The Work:

  • Lead and manage SAP Payroll workstreams, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for clients.

  • Coordinate with HR, finance, and IT teams to ensure a seamless payroll operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Oversee payroll data entry, validation, and reconciliation, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

  • Monitor and resolve issues related to payroll processing, wage calculations, deductions, and statutory reporting.

  • Advise clients on SAP Payroll best practices, system configuration, and process optimization.

  • Prepare and analyze payroll reports, audits, and compliance documentation.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee satisfaction.

  • Mentor and coach payroll team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

  • This is a hybrid role and will require 3 days per week in the office. Preferred location Montreal, Canada.

Here's what you need:

  • Bachelor's degree or college diploma in a related discipline.

  • Minimum 5 years of SAP Payroll experience, with expertise in payroll configuration, wage types, time management integration, statutory compliance, and reporting.

  • Proven experience leading payroll teams and managing deliverables in complex payroll environments.

  • Bilingual English/ French is required

Bonus Points If:

  • You have experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll or other cloud payroll solutions.

  • You know how SAP's payroll processes support business development and can help clients understand how SAP Payroll will help their company do more.

  • You have experience integrating SAP Payroll with HR, finance, and third-party systems.

  • You excel at managing and delivering payroll projects in a collaborative, problem-solving environment.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location,
role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time
employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role.
It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

British Columbia/Ontario                                   $69,450 to $119,450

About Accenture

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