About this role
Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our Guelph office is looking for a 4 or 8-month Co-op Student or Intern to join the Payroll Services team from May to August or December 2026. This is a net new role and includes the following responsibilities:
Input, validate, test and report client's payroll
Identify data discrepancies outside of the norm and notify the appropriate contact on the team
Administer hourly and salary payroll and ensure timely payments to employees
Generate requested payroll reports
Assist with year-end requirements
How do we define success for your role?
You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describes you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.
Your experience and education
You are currently working towards a diploma or degree focused in accounting, payroll, finance or commerce. Please note: This role is not intended for CPA students or students planning to pursue a CPA designation
You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
You have leadership skills and can take initiative to seek understanding
You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills
You are detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task competing priorities
You are proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of general payroll processing and terminology is an asset
The expected range of compensation for this role is 40k - 52k per annum.
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.
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Other facts
About BDO
Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2025 I 2024 I 2023 I 2022
BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. For over 100 years, our team has served communities across Canada through a comprehensive range of assurance, tax, and consulting services, complemented by deep industry knowledge. With over 5000 people across 100 offices in Canada, and more than 1,800 offices in 164 countries, BDO is well-positioned to assist clients with both domestic and global needs.
Our people-first approach to our talent experience has earned us multiple awards, including a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025.
What you'll do
- The role involves inputting, validating, testing, and reporting on client payroll, as well as identifying data discrepancies and administering payroll to ensure timely payments. Additional responsibilities include generating payroll reports and assisting with year-end requirements.
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