<p>Our client, a stable and well-established manufacturing organization, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for processing non-union payroll and providing light HR support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly non-union employees</li><li>Ensure accurate calculation of regular hours, overtime, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, and payroll deductions</li><li>Administer payroll changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit deductions</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll records in accordance with Ontario employment standards and applicable legislation</li><li>Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and management in a professional and timely manner</li><li>Support month-end and year-end payroll activities including reconciliations, records of employment, T4s, and audits</li><li>Assist with light HR administrative duties such as onboarding documentation, maintaining employee files, and benefits enrollment</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including basic reporting and compliance tracking</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are partnering with an established organization in Cambridge to recruit an organized and detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join its finance team.</p><p>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.</p><p>The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively across departments to maintain accurate financial records and strong vendor relationships.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cambridge, ON</p><p><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Hybrid, 3 days in-office and 2 days remote</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time, Permanent</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p>Qualifications & Experience</p><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><p><br></p>