4 results for Tax Preparer in Kanata, ON

Payroll consultant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
63 - 73 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can build structure, improve processes, and provide reliable guidance across complex payroll operations in the United States and internationally. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills and hands-on expertise managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor coordination in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Establish and organize payroll operations for a newly formed or developing payroll function, creating practical processes that support accuracy and consistency.• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities for employees in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, ensuring timely processing and alignment with applicable legislation and internal policies.• Administer payroll-related records, deductions, taxable benefits, and remittances with careful attention to compliance requirements.• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries, explain processes clearly, and build confidence across teams.• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through detailed analysis and corrective action.• Coordinate with external payroll providers and system partners to support service delivery, reporting needs, and process improvements.• Support benefit and expense-related payroll components, including integration points involving platforms such as Concur and payroll applications.• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and documentation updates to strengthen payroll controls and reporting reliability.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a finance team just outside of Ottawa, Ontario west-end. This position is suited to someone who is detail oriented and can manage month-end activities, support annual financial reporting, and help maintain accurate accounting records. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively within established deadlines. Responsibilities:• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.• Lead key month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger activity.• Coordinate year-end financial preparation by organizing records, assisting with closing activities, and supporting external reporting requirements.• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and help maintain reliable accounting information.• Ensure accounting documentation is complete, well-organized, and aligned with internal controls and reporting standards.• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to gather financial information required for recurring and annual reporting.• Contribute to continuous improvement in accounting processes to strengthen efficiency and reporting quality.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
30 - 35 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who thrives in a high-volume payroll setting and can manage time-sensitive work with accuracy and discretion. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefits-related remittances, reporting, and payroll calculations while contributing to smooth and compliant payroll operations. Responsibilities:• Administer payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and within established timelines.• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before finalizing each pay cycle.• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support auditing, reconciliation, and internal record-keeping needs.• Calculate payments such as regular wages, adjustments, and other payroll-related amounts in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.• Coordinate benefit remittances and related payroll deductions, ensuring amounts are reconciled and submitted correctly.• Maintain payroll records and support compliance with statutory remittances, tax requirements, and organizational procedures.• Work with payroll and accounting systems to enter, update, and verify employee payroll information.• Assist with additional payroll administration duties as required to support day-to-day operations.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
58000 - 62000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an accounting firm that's looking to add a Bookkeeper in the Ottawa office. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Full benefits;-3 weeks vacation + Christmas closure;-Professional development & wellness allowance; -Fridays off between Victoria and Labor Day;-Opportunity for hybrid after a year in the role. Responsibilities:Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients across a range of industriesAccurately record, classify, and maintain financial transactions in the general ledgerManage accounts payable and accounts receivable processesPerform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance sheet accountsRecord fixed assets, prepaid expenses, shareholder activity, loans, and other balance sheet itemsPrepare and post recurring, accrual, and adjusting journal entriesInvestigate discrepancies and maintain well-organized supporting documentationComplete month-end bookkeeping, including job costing, reconciliations, and closing proceduresPrepare monthly financial statements and management reportsReview balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and reasonablenessPrepare year-end working papers and supporting schedulesIdentify and resolve bookkeeping issues prior to year-end file submissionCollaborate with accountants to address year-end inquiries and post necessary adjustmentsProcess payroll and maintain accurate payroll recordsPrepare payroll remittances and related reconciliationsAssist with T4s, T4As, ROEs, and year-end payroll requirementsPrepare and file GST/HST returnsSupport WSIB and EHT filings, where applicableTrack government filing and payment deadlines to ensure timely compliance
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z