3 results for Payroll Manager 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. 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

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 129000 CAD / Yearly
Accounting ManagerOur client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their Finance team in a fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work environment. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accounting Manager will lead, plan, and optimize the operations of the Finance unit.This opportunity is ideal for a strategic and collaborative finance leader who enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders, driving process improvements, and mentoring high-performing teams. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound business judgment, and at least five years of people leadership experience.Key Responsibilities Strategic and Business Planning<ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports to managers, executive leadership, provincial stakeholders, and the Board of Directors</li><li>Identify and recommend new technologies to improve financial processes and support the efficient completion of finance activities</li><li>Lead and support the transition to new accounting software over the next 1–2 years, including process redesign where needed</li></ul>Operations Management<ul><li>Oversee the financial activities, transactions, and accounting processes performed by Finance Unit staff and the Industrial Product Program Unit</li><li>Review current workflows and develop or adapt processes to reflect operational changes and improve efficiency</li><li>Plan, schedule, and coordinate interim and year-end audits with external auditors and internal teams</li><li>Partner with the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Financial Policy Manager to communicate audit results to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required</li><li>Approve implementation of and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Ensure all account reconciliations and key financial controls are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Perform cash flow analysis and support effective financial planning</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and risk management practices to support sound financial management</li></ul>People Leadership<ul><li>Lead, manage, and support Finance Unit staff</li><li>Recruit, train, coach, and mentor team members in the completion of financial activities</li><li>Oversee the performance management program, including staff supervision, evaluation, and development</li><li>Foster a collaborative team culture that supports continuous learning and succession planning within the Finance Unit</li></ul>
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z