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14 results for Payroll Accountant in Calgary, AB

Payroll Specialist
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a client to hire a Payroll Specialist who will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a growing organization. This position is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of payroll procedures, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations</li><li>Review and verify timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit information</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is current and accurate</li><li>Respond to employee and management inquiries related to pay, taxes, withholdings, and payroll discrepancies</li><li>Assist with payroll tax reporting and year-end payroll activities</li><li>Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and reports</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure proper payroll setup, updates, and reporting</li><li>Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and strengthen internal controls</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Accountant
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re looking to connect with experienced Accountants in Calgary for <strong>upcoming contract opportunities</strong> with a variety of clients. If you have experience across full-cycle accounting, month-end, reconciliations, financial reporting, or general accounting operations and are open to contract work, we’d love to hear from you. Assignments may vary in length and industry, offering opportunities to gain experience across different organizations and accounting environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities may include:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform full-cycle accounting and month-end close activities.</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Support year-end audits and other accounting projects.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-03T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an <strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</strong> to join a busy Oil &amp; Gas organization in <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta, on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with strong AP experience who can manage high-volume invoice and expense processing, reduce backlogs, and maintain accurate and timely payments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process high volumes of outstanding invoices and expenses to reduce AP backlogs.</li><li>Review, code, and post invoices while following approval, PO, and three-way matching requirements.</li><li>Validate Concur expense submissions, resolve discrepancies, and prepare items for posting.</li><li>Process transactions through legacy and current payment platforms, including AI-supported invoice workflows.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and investigate missing or unmatched documents.</li><li>Assist with weekly cheque run preparation and payment documentation.</li><li>Monitor the AP inbox and respond to invoice, payment, and vendor inquiries.</li><li>Maintain accurate vendor records and ERP data.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and support process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Senior Accountant
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team and play a key role in financial reporting, full-cycle accounting, and stakeholder management. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting requirements.</p><p><em>Key responsibilities include:</em></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Complete journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions and related accounting activities</li><li>Support financing draws, capital calls, and project cash management</li><li>Prepare GST filings and assist with tax compliance requirements</li><li>Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts</li><li>Collaborate with lenders, investors, partners, and external auditors</li><li>Assist with year-end audit preparation and audit support</li><li>Review accounting work completed by junior team members</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to two direct reports</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with stakeholder collaboration and team leadership. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities with confidence, and take pride in delivering accurate financial information. Your strong analytical skills, proactive mindset, and ability to build relationships allow you to contribute effectively across the organization while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER:</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative and established organization where you can make a meaningful impact on financial operations and reporting. In addition to working alongside a supportive leadership team, you will receive a competitive hourly wage, the opportunity to expand your technical and leadership skills, and exposure to a diverse range of accounting responsibilities within a dynamic business environment. Apply today and leverage your expertise in a role where your contributions will be highly visible, valued, and influential.</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant on behalf of our client, a growing organization looking to add a detail-oriented accounting professional to its finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, improving processes, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances or discrepancies</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures</li><li>Support audit preparation and respond to auditor requests</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Assist with payroll accounting and other operational accounting functions as needed</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Intermediate Accountant
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with our client to hire an Intermediate Accountant for a hybrid opportunity. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong general ledger experience, a solid understanding of month-end processes, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to timely reporting and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting working papers</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and investigate variances or discrepancies</li><li>Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting as needed</li><li>Prepare financial reports and assist with internal management reporting</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and relevant standards</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and provide financial support</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
Intermediate Accountant
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an <strong>Intermediate Accountant</strong> to join a collaborative finance team in <strong>Calgary</strong>, Alberta, within the Oil &amp; Gas industry on a long-term contract basis. This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting multiple entities, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and month-end close activities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Complete daily, weekly, and monthly bank and cash reconciliations across multiple entities.</li><li>Record and monitor daily cash activity and maintain accurate cash reporting.</li><li>Prepare and process intercompany invoices and follow up on outstanding differences.</li><li>Maintain prepaid and amortization schedules and post related entries.</li><li>Calculate and record monthly accruals and journal entries.</li><li>Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing entries and organizing supporting documentation.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset and lease accounting activities as required.</li><li>Prepare account reconciliations and supporting information in OneStream for consolidation and reporting.</li><li>Support ad hoc accounting tasks and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z
Accounting Analyst
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for an <strong>Accounting Analyst</strong> to join a Long-term Contract opportunity in Calgary, Alberta within the Oil &amp; Gas Services sector. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and the ability to work with complex financial and operational data.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and insights.</li><li>Extract, organize, and reconcile information from ERP and other systems.</li><li>Perform cost analysis and evaluate results against business expectations.</li><li>Build Excel-based reports using formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between systems and communicate findings to stakeholders.</li><li>Support transaction reviews, AP activities, and payment-related processes as required.</li><li>Analyze commodity, logistics, and operational data where applicable.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to improve data quality, reporting, and financial analysis.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z
Payroll Team Lead
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced Team Lead, Payroll to oversee payroll operations, lead a dedicated payroll team, and ensure compliance with complex federal and provincial regulations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities and enjoys being both strategic and hands-on. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations while supporting process improvements and mentoring team members.</p><p><br></p><p>Position Summary</p><p><br></p><p>As the Team Lead, Payroll, you will be responsible for leading payroll operations while actively participating in the end-to-end payroll process. You will provide guidance to a team of payroll professionals, serve as a subject matter expert on payroll legislation and compliance, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and efficiently. This position requires a strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation, leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and mentor a team of payroll professionals, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee and participate in the full end-to-end payroll process for multiple employee groups, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.</li><li>Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable payroll legislation, tax requirements, and reporting obligations across jurisdictions.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and other internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues and enhance payroll processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, implement best practices, and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and provide expert guidance as needed.</li><li>Support payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting requirements, and internal control processes.</li><li>Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives and payroll-related projects.</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an <strong>Accounts Receivable Clerk</strong> to join their Oil &amp; Gas Services team in <strong>Calgary</strong> on a long-term contract. This role supports high-volume receivables, payment administration, customer communication, and remittance processing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Update customer payment methods and assist with accurate account setup.</p><p>• Prepare vendor documentation and maintain organized receivables records.</p><p>• Manage and organize a shared inbox to support efficient follow-up.</p><p>• Review remittance information and process high-volume payment correspondence.</p><p>• Assist with cheque handling and monthly receivables transactions.</p><p>• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.</p><p>• Use SAP and Excel to track receivables activity and support reporting.</p><p>• Work independently while maintaining accurate and consistent service levels.</p>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Stand Alone Payroll Specialist
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a client in search of a Stand Alone Payroll Specialist to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for their organization. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is confident managing the full payroll cycle independently, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at every stage. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle payroll for employees across multiple provinces accurately and on schedule</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations</li><li>Handle payroll tax filings, wage garnishments, benefits deductions, and direct deposit setup</li><li>Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger accounts, and payroll-related reports</li><li>Administer new hire, termination, and employee status change entries in the payroll system</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and accounting teams to ensure payroll data integrity</li><li>Prepare payroll reports for management, audits, and internal review</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 processing and related reconciliations</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll procedures and internal controls</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper on behalf of our client. This role is ideal for a professional with strong accounting fundamentals, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage financial records with accuracy and discretion.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger entries for multiple locations</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable across assigned entities or branches</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations for multiple accounts </li><li>Assist with payroll processing and related recordkeeping</li><li>Prepare financial reports and support month-end close activities</li><li>Monitor invoices, payments, expenses, and cash flow records </li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and controls</li><li>Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders regarding billing and payment matters</li></ul>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z
Sr. Accountant - Internal Financial Reporting
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant – Internal Financial Reporting to support join their team in Calgary, Alberta. This role will help maintain reporting accuracy, support period-end processes, and deliver reliable financial information to internal stakeholders.</p><p><em>Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Prepare internal financial reports and supporting analyses for management.</li><li>Perform account, balance sheet, and general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Support month-end close, including journal entry review and financial data validation.</li><li>Use Oracle and Hyperion SmartView to extract and analyze financial information.</li><li>Assist the Manager of Financial Reporting with accounting activities and ad hoc reporting.</li><li>Review financial results, identify variances, and support management reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience. You have hands-on experience with month-end close, Oracle, and Hyperion SmartView, along with strong analytical and communication skills. A CPA designation is required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT&#39;S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>This opportunity offers a competitive hourly wage, a collaborative hybrid work environment, and the chance to contribute to key financial reporting activities. You&#39;ll gain valuable experience supporting management reporting and working with established financial systems. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, submit your details online today!</p>
  • 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Calgary, AB
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is partnering with a valued client to find an experienced Accounting Manager / Supervisor to lead key accounting operations and support the financial health of the organization. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach to managing month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules</li><li>Supervise daily activities of accounting staff and provide coaching and development</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures</li><li>Manage account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements</li><li>Partner with leadership on financial analysis and operational improvements</li><li>Assist with system enhancements and process optimization initiatives</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z