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8 results for Payroll Manager in Waterloo, ON

Accounting Manager
  • Waterloo, ON
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager – Temporary Contract (12 Months) Fully Remote</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to provide temporary contract support across <strong>Corporate Accounting</strong> and <strong>Accounting Operations</strong>. This role will help ensure continuity of <strong>month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities</strong> while also supporting key ERP project deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong <strong>general ledger expertise</strong>, practical <strong>NetSuite experience</strong>, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This person will take ownership of assigned responsibilities, apply sound judgment, solve problems effectively, and adapt to evolving business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other accounting adjustments</li><li>Analyze general ledger accounts and review fixed asset, lease, and intangible asset continuity schedules</li><li>Investigate unusual balances, account fluctuations, reconciling items, and data inconsistencies</li><li>Prepare balance sheet analysis reports and reconciliation summaries for senior management</li><li>Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>U.S. GAAP</strong>, <strong>SOX controls</strong>, and internal accounting policies</li><li>Support the <strong>NetSuite ERP reimplementation</strong> by gathering information, tracking open items, following up with stakeholders, and assisting with project deliverables</li><li>Assist with data cleansing, migration readiness, and validation of financial data integrations, mappings, reconciliations, and reporting outputs</li><li>Provide support across Corporate Accounting and Accounting Operations for special projects, process improvements, and evolving business priorities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Title: Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: 6-8 months</strong></p><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an interim <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> for a west GTA client, to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing month-end close activities, and supporting continuous process improvements across the accounting function. The Accounting Manager will also supervise a small accounting team and serve as a key liaison for auditors and cross-functional stakeholders. This working arrangement is 4 days onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and approve all account reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation.</li><li>Maintain reconciled bank account and credit card balances.</li><li>Prepare and file sales tax returns.</li><li>Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee the accuracy of weekly billings and payments.</li><li>Supervise and support a two-person accounting team across accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.</li><li>Provide backup support for A/P, A/R, and Financial Analyst responsibilities during vacations and peak periods.</li><li>Prepare schedules and documentation for audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Finalize work instructions and recommend process improvements in collaboration with the accounting team.</li><li>Participate in ERP enhancement and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and followed.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll & AP Coordinator
  • Ingersoll, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 54000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll &amp; AP Coordinator to join our team in Ingersoll, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee payroll activities for unionized hourly and salaried employees while also supporting accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Canadian payroll practices, sharp reconciliation skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with accuracy and discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees on weekly and bi-weekly cycles, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Calculate and maintain payroll elements such as taxable benefits, deductions, premiums, garnishments, overtime, and pay adjustments in accordance with company policies and collective agreements.<br>• Review timekeeping records, payroll exceptions, and seniority-based information to confirm pay accuracy before each payroll run.<br>• Reconcile payroll balances, verify reports, support general ledger alignment, and assist Finance with payroll-related reporting requirements.<br>• Prepare manual payments, off-cycle transactions, direct deposit updates, and related account reconciliations, including statutory and garnishment balances.<br>• Administer required payroll compliance activities such as remittances, records of employment, year-end slips, supporting documentation, and tax reporting reconciliations.<br>• Respond to questions from employees, union representatives, and auditors in a thorough and attentive manner while maintaining confidentiality of payroll information.<br>• Produce regular reporting on labour costs, overtime, staffing levels, and payroll accruals, and keep payroll procedures and internal controls up to date.<br>• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests, complete matching against purchase orders and receipts, and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal stakeholders.<br>• Coordinate payment activities including cheques, EFTs, wire transfers, manual payments, and cheque-related exceptions such as cancellations or stop payments.
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the human resources function for a growing multi-site manufacturer. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will be responsible for driving HR strategy and day-to-day operations across multiple locations, with a strong focus on employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and organizational development.</p><p>The successful candidate will bring proven experience within a manufacturing environment and possess strong expertise in employee relations, contract negotiation support, legislative compliance, and partnering with operational leadership teams to foster a productive, engaged, and high-performing workforce.</p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all human resources activities across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring consistency in policies, programs, and employee experience.</li><li>Act as the primary advisor to leadership on employee relations matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, workplace accommodations, and policy interpretation.</li><li>Support labor relations initiatives, including oversight of collective agreement administration, grievance management, and participation in contract negotiations and bargaining preparation.</li><li>Partner with plant and operational leaders to proactively address workforce challenges, employee engagement, retention, and succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Ontario employment legislation, labor laws, occupational health and safety requirements, and company policies.</li><li>Lead recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives to support organizational growth and operational requirements.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, handbooks, and best practices across all locations.</li><li>Oversee employee investigations and provide recommendations that mitigate organizational risk while maintaining positive employee relations.</li><li>Support compensation administration, attendance management programs, disability management, and HR reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement, operational effectiveness, and workforce productivity.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on organizational planning, change management, and workforce development initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-24T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Waterloo, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Make an Impact Beyond HR</p><p>Are you a people-focused HR leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving processes, and creating exceptional employee experiences?</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead a team of HR professionals and help drive key people initiatives across the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational success through employee relations, compensation and benefits programs, talent initiatives, process improvement, and strategic HR leadership.</p><p>If you&#39;re passionate about developing people, enhancing HR practices, and partnering with leadership to create a high-performing workplace culture, we&#39;d love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position located in Waterloo, Ont. </p><p>What You&#39;ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals</li><li>Support succession planning and professional development within the HR team</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning and talent strategies</li><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters</li><li>Support managers in navigating performance management, conflict resolution, investigations, and workplace concerns</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies</li><li>Participate in salary review processes and market benchmarking</li><li>Manage benefit plan administration and ongoing vendor relationships</li><li>Make recommendations to enhance employee wellness and engagement programs</li><li>Evaluate, streamline, and improve HR processes, policies, and procedures</li><li>Identify opportunities for increased efficiency through automation and best practices</li><li>Lead HR projects and support change management initiatives</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders to address organizational challenges</li><li>Use HR metrics and data to support decision-making</li><li>Support talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and organizational development efforts</li><li>Contribute to long-term HR strategy and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-04T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Burlington, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 30 - 35 CAD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a construction and contractor-focused organization in Burlington, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys detailed financial work, maintains strong accuracy under deadlines, and can manage a steady flow of invoices and payment activities. You will play an important part in supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations while contributing to reporting, documentation, and broader finance team support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review invoices received through digital channels and mail for multiple entities, confirming amounts, quantities, and required backup documents before processing.<br>• Compare supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery records, resolving inconsistencies with internal teams and vendors as needed.<br>• Enter, code, and post payable transactions in SYSPRO with precision, including employee reimbursements, recurring billings, and intercompany charges.<br>• Track supplier payment terms closely to help secure eligible discounts and improve payment timing.<br>• Prepare cheque runs and electronic fund transfers for review and release in accordance with approval procedures.<br>• Maintain complete and well-organized accounts payable records to support audit readiness and efficient document retrieval.<br>• Provide backup assistance for daily cash application tasks, bank-related processing, and updates to the accounts receivable ledger.<br>• Support month-end activities by helping with general ledger reviews, account analysis, and finance reporting requests.<br>• Assist with office administrative needs such as ordering supplies and handling additional duties assigned by the Finance Director.
  • 2026-08-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Burlington, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 CAD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy automotive organization in Burlington, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee invoice processing and payment activities while contributing to broader accounting support, reconciliations, and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of accounting practices, and the ability to work effectively across multiple departments in a fast-paced setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, code, and enter supplier invoices with accurate general ledger assignments and supporting documentation.<br>• Verify invoice details against receiving records and related paperwork before releasing items for payment.<br>• Prepare regular payment batches through electronic methods, cheques, and wire transfers while maintaining accuracy and proper approvals.<br>• Reconcile vendor accounts, investigate variances, and keep outstanding balances current through ongoing monitoring of aged payables.<br>• Liaise with internal departments such as Parts, Service, and Vehicle Operations to secure invoice authorization and resolve processing issues.<br>• Handle floorplan-related payables, including vehicle purchase obligations, curtailment activity, and interest charges, ensuring records remain up to date.<br>• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.<br>• Maintain organized electronic records for accounts payable and assist with audit schedules, bank reconciliations, intercompany balancing, and other finance tasks as needed.
  • 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Cambridge, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 110000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-established charitable and community-focused organization is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its team in a newly created leadership opportunity. This role is ideal for a CPA who enjoys balancing team leadership, audit oversight, financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on operational finance responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance, Audit &amp; Compliance will play a key role in strengthening financial stewardship, supporting organizational accountability, and ensuring strong governance practices across a complex, multi-program environment. This is a hybrid opportunity with periodic travel required within a 50 km radius.</p><p><br></p><p>Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership &amp; Business Partnership</p><ul><li>Act as a strategic finance partner to operational and executive leaders, providing financial guidance, analysis, and decision support.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and organizational initiatives through meaningful financial insights.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the organization to improve financial literacy and promote sound financial decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team across accounts payable, general accounting, and related functions.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support process optimization and scalability within the finance function.</li></ul><p>Audit, Compliance &amp; Controls</p><ul><li>Lead the annual external audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit schedules, working papers, financial statement preparation, and year-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Maintain and enhance internal controls, governance practices, and financial policies.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding agreements, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.</li><li>Identify financial risks and recommend strategies to strengthen controls and mitigate exposure.</li></ul><p>Reporting &amp; Process Improvement</p><ul><li>Support accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting.</li><li>Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses to ensure reporting integrity.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Leverage financial systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency, reporting capabilities, and decision support.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-20T00:00:00Z