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1 result for Payroll in Kanata, ON

Payroll Specialist
  • Ottawa, ON
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary
  • 31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This position is well suited to a detail-oriented payroll specialist who brings strong technical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid background managing complex payroll operations. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll processing while handling related accounting and benefits activities in a high-volume environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll for a large salaried employee group, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review and maintain payroll records related to earnings, deductions, overtime, commissions, and employee benefits.<br>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries while supporting account balancing and reconciliation activities.<br>• Verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, to analyze payroll data and generate reporting.<br>• Support benefit administration tasks by tracking updates and ensuring payroll changes are reflected correctly.<br>• Work within payroll and accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce to maintain reliable records and processing workflows.
  • 2026-06-03T00:00:00Z