4 results for Payroll Administrator in Kanata, ON

Payroll Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll activities for both Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple pay groups. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with payroll platforms and a solid understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, benefits, and tax-related matters. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees across weekly and other scheduled pay cycles in locations where work authorization is required and the United States. • Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, then resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay run. • Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, deductions, and remittances to support accurate financial reporting. • Investigate payroll tax questions and address issues related to source deductions, filings, and employee records. • Maintain payroll records and support compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and other regulatory requirements. • Administer payroll-related benefits and deductions while coordinating updates in the payroll system as needed. • Use payroll and accounting platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, Concur, and related systems to support daily operations. • Partner with finance and internal stakeholders to record payroll transactions and improve the efficiency of payroll processes.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
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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. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll for a large salaried employee group, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule. • Review and maintain payroll records related to earnings, deductions, overtime, commissions, and employee benefits. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries while supporting account balancing and reconciliation activities. • Verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up. • Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, to analyze payroll data and generate reporting. • Support benefit administration tasks by tracking updates and ensuring payroll changes are reflected correctly. • Work within payroll and accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce to maintain reliable records and processing workflows.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. Advantages:-Competitive salary (85-90K)-Full benefits + RRSP's-3 weeks vacation + sick days-Free parking-Hybrid after training (1-2 days on site) Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle payroll for employees across weekly and semi-monthly pay periods, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review and update payroll records to maintain correct employee information, taxable earnings, deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and applicable taxes.• Verify payroll-related changes such as new employee setups, departures, compensation updates, incentive payments, and time entry data before each pay run.• Apply federal, provincial, state, and local payroll requirements to support ongoing compliance.• Perform reconciliations for payroll registers, tax remittances, benefit deductions, and payroll-related general ledger accounts to identify and resolve variances.• Coordinate payroll funding activities and arrange statutory remittances and third-party payments within required timelines.• Complete year-end payroll tasks for both countries, including annual balancing, tax form preparation, and required filings.• Respond to employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and support internal or external audit requests with accurate documentation.• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, Finance, and Benefits to improve payroll accuracy and maintain consistent processes.• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information by following privacy standards and internal controls.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 57000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an Accounts Payable Coordinator to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working on site. Advantages:-Full benefits-RRSP match - 3.5%-3 weeks vacation-Free parking-Education reimbursement program-1 day work from home after probationary period (3 months). Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices, organize supporting documents, secure the required approvals, and assign the correct coding before payment is issued.• Investigate payment issues, missing backup, and billing inconsistencies so that outstanding invoices can be resolved without delay.• Accurately enter supplier invoices and employee expense records into the accounting system and ensure uploaded information is complete.• Set up new supplier profiles in the financial system while maintaining accurate vendor information.• Prepare and circulate monthly supplier statements and follow up on items requiring clarification or action.• Address vendor questions professionally and provide timely updates regarding payment status or account concerns.• Support month-end close activities by assisting with accounts payable records, reconciliations, and related reporting tasks.• Complete weekly cheque runs and help ensure payments are processed in accordance with established timelines.• Reconcile detailed vendor statements and identify discrepancies to maintain accurate accounts payable balances.
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z