Payroll Specialist Jobs in Cambridge, ON

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Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON
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Contract / Temporary to Hire
38 - 44 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for two organizations in Toronto, Ontario. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance, and contribute to a growing team environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll, benefits, and time data while helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process bi-weekly payroll for two entities, ensuring accurate pay calculations for both salaried and hourly employees. • Review time and attendance records in Workday and validate payroll data before each payroll cycle is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers and confirm gross-to-net calculations to maintain accuracy across all payments. • Prepare and transmit payroll-related files required for tax remittances and year-end reporting, including T4 documentation. • Administer benefits-related payroll activities, including enrolments, deductions, and supporting documentation. • Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable legislation, internal controls, and company policies across both organizations. • Support manual payroll adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues affecting employee pay. • Collaborate with HR and payroll stakeholders to assist with employee records and provide support in a growing business environment.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON
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Temporary
33.25 - 38.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a not-for-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will independently manage payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 100 hourly and salaried employees while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The role is well suited to someone who can work confidently with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Administer bi-weekly payroll for roughly 100 employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and adjustments are processed accurately and on schedule. • Maintain payroll records for both hourly and salaried staff and verify employee data to support compliant payroll processing. • Calculate and submit statutory remittances and other required payroll-related payments within established deadlines. • Manage employee benefit deductions, union-related payments, and organizational withholding amounts with a high degree of accuracy. • Reconcile payroll information and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues efficiently and prevent recurring errors. • Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and provide clear guidance on pay, deductions, and related matters. • Work with payroll and accounting systems to support reporting, record integrity, and day-to-day payroll administration. • Assist with payroll documentation and related administrative tasks to maintain organized and audit-ready records.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mississauga, ON
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Temporary
40 - 46 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support a client organization in Mississauga, Ontario through a Long-term Contract engagement. This position is suited to someone with strong Ceridian Dayforce expertise who can strengthen payroll system performance, resolve complex issues, and improve the effectiveness of payroll-related processes. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver practical solutions that support operational accuracy, compliance, and a better user experience. Location: Mississauga, ON (Pearson Airport area)Work model: 3 days onsite. Responsibilities:• Evaluate the current Dayforce setup to uncover configuration weaknesses, process bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve system performance.• Investigate and resolve functional issues affecting payroll calculations, integrations, workflows, and reporting within the Dayforce environment.• Drive system enhancements and corrective actions that increase reliability, efficiency, and usability across payroll and related functions.• Partner with payroll, HR, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and convert business needs into sustainable Dayforce solutions.• Review end-to-end workflows across payroll, time tracking, benefits, scheduling, and HR processes to recommend practical improvements.• Coordinate testing activities, confirm results, and maintain clear documentation for updates, fixes, and configuration changes.• Share subject matter guidance and best practices with internal teams to build confidence and long-term capability in managing the system.• Ensure all configuration updates and process improvements remain aligned with compliance obligations and internal policy standards.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Etobicoke, ON
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Temporary
42.75 - 49.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join an engineering organization in Etobicoke, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to a payroll specialist who values accuracy, service excellence, and strong compliance practices in a fast-paced technical environment. The role supports reliable payroll operations, employee data integrity, and reporting needs while contributing to a collaborative and growth-focused workplace. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring compliance with company policies, payroll legislation, and applicable collective agreement requirements. • Review bi-weekly and monthly payroll submissions prepared by others, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues before finalization. • Maintain employee payroll and benefits information across payroll and HR systems, ensuring records remain complete, current, and reliable. • Prepare recurring payroll reports, reconciliations, and analysis to support internal stakeholders and operational decision-making. • Administer deductions, taxable benefits, and related adjustments in line with statutory and organizational requirements. • Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and business partners with clear, timely, and accurate support. • Assist with payroll audits, remittances, and year-end activities to help ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. • Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, and system-related payroll activities as needed.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Kitchener, ON
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Permanent
75000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, an established organization in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional with experience managing multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec, who takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of payroll, employee data maintenance, payroll reporting, government filings, payroll calculations, and responding to employee and management inquiries. Must-Have Qualifications<ul><li>Payroll experience using Oracle is required.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.</li><li>Experience processing multi-provincial payroll, including Quebec, is required.</li><li>Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is required.</li><li>Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and compliance requirements.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to manage confidential employee and financial information.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.</li></ul>Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing & Administration<ul><li>Collect, review, and validate employee hours and payroll submissions.</li><li>Calculate and input employee hours and other payroll-related information.</li><li>Enter payroll changes and employee updates for each pay period.</li><li>Provide payroll information and support to Branch Managers as required.</li><li>Process special payroll entries, including bonus payments and other adjustments.</li><li>Calculate statutory holiday pay and other payroll-related entitlements.</li><li>Calculate and process health benefit and pension payments.</li><li>Prepare and verify employee statements of earnings.</li><li>Run payroll reports and review information for accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and process payroll-related journal entries.</li><li>Ensure payroll is processed accurately and within established deadlines.</li><li>Process payroll across multiple Canadian provinces, including Quebec.</li></ul>Government Reporting & Compliance<ul><li>Complete and submit required government forms and documentation.</li><li>Prepare and submit Employment Insurance (EI) new hire reports.</li><li>Prepare and process Records of Employment (ROEs).</li><li>Assist with the preparation, reconciliation, and distribution of annual T4s.</li><li>Ensure payroll records and documentation are accurate and properly maintained.</li><li>Maintain compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation.</li><li>Apply Quebec-specific payroll requirements as applicable.</li></ul>Banking Administration<ul><li>Support payroll-related banking administration and processes.</li><li>Maintain open communication with banking partners and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Respond to and resolve payroll-related banking inquiries and discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure payroll funding and banking information is accurate and timely.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Cambridge, ON
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Permanent
60000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with an established organization in Cambridge to recruit an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team.This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end and year-end financial processes.The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively across departments to maintain accurate financial records and strong vendor relationships. Location: Cambridge, ONWork Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days in-office and 2 days remoteEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Match, code, obtain approvals for, enter, and file invoices, expense reports, and cheque requisitions.</li><li>Prepare weekly payment runs, including cheques, wire transfers, and electronic funds transfers (EFTs).</li><li>Investigate, document, and resolve accounts payable discrepancies from start to finish.</li><li>Monitor accounts payable aging and ensure vendor accounts remain current.</li><li>Review and reconcile vendor statements, following up on outstanding invoices and discrepancies as required.</li><li>Communicate with internal team members to obtain invoice approvals and ensure timely processing.</li><li>Review accrued accounts payable reports and follow up on received purchase orders that have not yet been invoiced.</li><li>Perform month-end accounts payable reconciliations and closing procedures.</li><li>Prepare month-end accrual journal entries for significant expenses.</li><li>Reconcile outstanding cheques and investigate aged items.</li><li>Match packing slips to invoices and maintain accurate supporting documentation.</li><li>Perform data entry related to year-end inventory.</li><li>Assist with offsite storage activities as required.</li><li>Provide additional support with month-end and year-end closing activities as needed.</li></ul>Qualifications & Experience<ul><li>Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting role.</li><li>Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment runs, vendor reconciliations, and accounts payable procedures.</li><li>Experience with month-end closing, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations is an asset.</li><li>Familiarity with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and inventory-related processes is preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow issues through to resolution.</li><li>A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Mississauga, ON
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Temporary
25 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract opportunity in Mississauga. This is a stand-alone AP role requiring someone who can independently manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, from invoice processing through vendor payments and reconciliation. Hands-on SAP experience is required. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership of daily AP operations, resolving issues, and meeting payment deadlines with minimal supervision. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently manage high-volume, full-cycle accounts payable, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review invoices for proper documentation, approvals, and general ledger coding.</li><li>Complete three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving records, and vendor invoices.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and unmatched transactions.</li><li>Prepare and process scheduled payment runs, including cheque runs, in accordance with internal controls.</li><li>Maintain accurate invoice, vendor, and payment information in SAP.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and accounts payable balances, following up on outstanding items.</li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal teams to resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Maintain organized AP records and support month-end activities and audit requests.</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Puslinch, ON
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25 - 27 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our team in Ontario. In this role, you will support accurate billing and payment activity while helping maintain strong customer account records and timely collections. This position is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming payments and accounts receivable transactions in accordance with company financial guidelines and established procedures. • Review outstanding balances and prepare aging reports to identify overdue accounts and support appropriate follow-up activities. • Address questions from customers and internal teams related to invoices, payment status, and account details in a clear and timely manner. • Enter major project estimates into the Jonas system and maintain accurate setup information for newly awarded large jobs. • Reconcile account information, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure customer records remain current and accurate. • Support collection efforts by communicating with clients regarding past-due amounts and expected payment timelines. • Assist with reporting, administrative duties, and other finance-related tasks as needed to support the broader team.
2026-10-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are partnering with a growing organization to find an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team. This is a full-cycle AR role with a strong focus on customer interaction, collections, and billing accuracy across both Canadian and U.S. accounts.This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and enjoys being in a front-facing, customer-focused role. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle accounts receivable for a portfolio of customers across North America</li><li>Generate and issue accurate invoices and monthly account statements</li><li>Process incoming payments (EFT, credit card, cheque) and apply accordingly</li><li>Perform regular account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections to ensure timely payment</li><li>Follow up with customers on outstanding balances and resolve billing inquiries or disputes</li><li>Review and process credit applications</li><li>Support order processing and invoicing</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (including Sales) to resolve billing or order-related issues</li><li>Support Controller with Month End close</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

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