10 results for Tax Preparer in Markham, ON

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
48 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a contract opportunity based in Ontario. This role is suited to an accounting specialist who can manage payroll-related reconciliations, support financial close activities, and work collaboratively with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgement, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple employee groups and pay cycles. This is a Contract position. Responsibilities: • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and related accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding discrepancies in a timely manner. • Contribute to month-end close by preparing payroll journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules tied to payroll activity. • Review employer-paid obligations, statutory deductions, taxes, and remittances to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Validate payroll information across several employee populations, including hourly, salaried, emergency services, and post-employment payroll streams within a bi-weekly cycle. • Work closely with internal partners in Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to address reconciliation issues and improve data accuracy. • Provide accounting support related to recent payroll system changes, including follow-up activities after the move from a legacy system to a new platform. • Recommend and help implement stronger payroll accounting procedures, internal controls, and efficiency improvements. • Prepare documentation for audits and respond to requests for payroll accounting support while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
45 - 50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for a construction and contractor environment in Mississauga, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can oversee complex payroll activities, maintain compliance, and produce accurate reporting across union and non-union groups. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, a disciplined approach to reconciliations, and the ability to manage time-sensitive payroll cycles with accuracy. Responsibilities:• Process and maintain employee compensation, payroll data, hours worked, earnings, and deductions within the payroll system.• Complete weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing accurately and on time for both union and non-union employee groups.• Generate and review audit, exception, and reconciliation reports to validate gross-to-net pay, labour hours, pay rates, deductions, and payroll accuracy.• Manage payroll disbursements, including direct deposits, pay statements, garnishments, employment insurance claims, and government correspondence.• Validate and reconcile payroll transactions with downstream systems, including job costing, general ledger, payroll taxes, benefit remittances, and statutory payments.• Partner with outsourced payroll tax compliance providers and coordinate payroll tax notices, remittances, and compliance activities.• Prepare and submit union and non-union payroll reporting, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, and benefit remittance reports, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, provincial/state, and job-specific regulations.• Coordinate and support payroll tax audits, union benefit audits, annual workers' compensation audits, and other payroll-related compliance reviews.• Investigate, analyze, and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and exceptions in a timely manner.• Create queries, reports, Excel workbooks, and summary analyses to support payroll operations, audits, and business requirements.• Provide audit support and prepare documentation for internal and external auditors.• Perform additional payroll and accounting duties and participate in process improvement initiatives as assigned.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This position plays a central role in managing full-cycle accounting processes, payroll administration, trust fund management, and financial reporting within a long-term care environment. The ideal candidate ensures compliance with regulations, supports budgeting and audit preparation, and enhances the financial integrity of the organization. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Administer bi-weekly payroll, including pay adjustments, retroactive payments, special payments, and exceptions</li><li>Calculate severance payments and reconcile associated general ledger accounts</li><li>Manage regular remittances to third parties for benefits, union dues, pension plans, and garnishments</li><li>Support payroll year-end processes and related reporting</li><li>Handle payroll and benefits accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL account analysis</li><li>Maintain payroll documentation and ensure compliance with employment standards and collective agreements</li><li>Respond to inquiries from staff, auditors, and external parties</li><li>Process vendor invoices, maintain vendor records, and prepare payment runs</li><li>Support accounts receivable functions, issue invoices, apply payments, monitor aging reports, and resolve billing issues</li><li>Maintain resident trust account records, process deposits/withdrawals, and prepare monthly reconciliations and reports</li><li>Prepare and post journal entries, complete bank and petty cash reconciliations, and support month-end/year-end close</li><li>Assist with financial reporting, audit preparation, internal controls, and budgeting</li><li>Track capital project expenditures and funding streams</li><li>Support special projects and evolving finance needs as assigned</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Trust Accountant

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
23.75 - 30 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trust Accountant to join a legal or corporate services environment in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This role is suited to someone who brings strong trust accounting knowledge, sound judgement, and a disciplined approach to reconciliations and financial controls. The successful candidate will support the accurate handling of trust activity, client investment records, and related reporting while helping maintain compliance with established procedures. Responsibilities: • Administer daily trust accounting activities, including preparing cheques, processing deposits, arranging wire payments, managing cash movements, and recording trust transfers. • Record trust transactions and related entries with accuracy, ensuring trust sub-ledgers remain fully aligned with the balance sheet and general ledger. • Maintain client investment accounting records and complete regular balancing to confirm amounts agree with supporting bank documentation. • Prepare and submit electronic trust transfers, wire instructions, and registration-related transactions through Teraview and Teranet as required. • Complete monthly reconciliations for client trust accounts and investment balances, investigating discrepancies and resolving outstanding items promptly. • Monitor adherence to trust accounting policies and verification protocols, including wire control procedures and checklist completion, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. • Contribute to the refinement and development of trust accounting policies and internal control practices in collaboration with the broader finance team. • Process and post credit card receipts, prepare reporting on retainers received versus expected amounts, and follow up on outstanding balances or dormant trust matters.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Accountant

Markham, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
33.25 - 38.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accountant to join an Ontario team on a contract basis to support key financial and metal accounting activities. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who can balance analysis, reconciliation, and reporting responsibilities in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate account oversight, trading-related reviews, and month-end support while working closely with internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Conduct recurring reviews of metal accounting records, identify discrepancies, and investigate unusual variances. • Maintain metal weight ledgers and complete monthly reconciliations and reporting to support accurate inventory and financial tracking. • Review daily trading results and foreign exchange activity to confirm timely and appropriate hedging actions. • Reconcile external refiner accounts on a regular basis to verify the accuracy of recorded metal balances. • Partner with the metal control team to validate physical inventory counts, compare results to system records, and resolve differences. • Provide backup support for trading operations, including daily reconciliation of trading and foreign exchange transactions. • Assist with monthly financial reporting activities to help ensure accurate and timely close processes. • Administer contract renewal documentation and maintain organized records within SharePoint. • Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed to support departmental priorities.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Sr. Tax Manager

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half Canada is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Senior Tax Manager. This role is responsible for leading tax planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management activities while supporting broader finance and business objectives. The position works closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to help ensure tax matters are managed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulations.This opportunity is suited to a tax professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and experience operating in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead corporate tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities across the organization.</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of tax filings, provisions, and supporting documentation to help ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Monitor changes in tax legislation, assess potential impacts, and provide practical guidance to business and finance leaders.</li><li>Support tax accounting matters, including year-end and quarterly reporting requirements.</li><li>Partner with internal finance, accounting, legal, and business teams to address tax-related issues and support operational initiatives.</li><li>Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities as needed.</li><li>Identify tax risks, recommend process improvements, and support the development of effective internal controls.</li><li>Contribute to audits, reviews, and special projects related to corporate tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, or cross-border matters, where applicable.</li><li>Prepare clear summaries, recommendations, and presentations for leadership on tax matters and related business impacts.</li><li>Support the continuous improvement of tax processes, documentation standards, and reporting workflows.</li></ul>
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Oakville, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 70000 CAD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team and oversee payroll operations for approximately 300 employees. This role is ideal for an experienced payroll professional with hands-on expertise in ADP Workforce Now who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee service.Working closely with Human Resources and Finance, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, time and attendance management, and payroll-related reporting. Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Administration<ul><li>Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 300 hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Review and validate payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, and adjustments.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll legislation.</li><li>Process employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and status updates.</li><li>Generate payroll reports and support management reporting requirements.</li><li>Administer employee onboarding activities within ADP Workforce Now.</li></ul>Time & Attendance<ul><li>Maintain and support the ADP Workforce Now Time & Attendance system.</li><li>Review employee timecards and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Collaborate with managers and supervisors to resolve time-entry and approval issues.</li><li>Ensure accurate timekeeping data is reflected in payroll processing.</li></ul>Benefits Administration<ul><li>Process and reconcile employee benefit deductions and employer contributions.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely remittances to benefit providers.</li><li>Support benefit-related payroll reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll deductions and benefits.</li></ul>Compliance & Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and submit Records of Employment (ROEs) through Service Canada.</li><li>Assist with WSIB payroll reporting requirements.</li><li>Support year-end payroll activities, including T4 preparation and reporting.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll documentation and support internal or external audits.</li></ul>QualificationsRequired<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience.</li><li>Hands-on experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now.</li><li>Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee payroll.</li><li>Strong understanding of Ontario payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience with ADP Workforce Now Time & Attendance.</li><li>PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation or currently pursuing certification.</li><li>Experience supporting payroll within a multi-site or multi-division organization.</li></ul>This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days a week in office onsite at their Oakville office.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Alliston, ON
remote
Permanent
75000 - 95000 CAD / Yearly
OverviewOur firm specializes in providing bookkeeping and accounting services to law firms and construction companies across the GTA. We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with strong knowledge of legal trust accounting and project-based accounting environments to support a growing client base.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage full-cycle bookkeeping for multiple clients within legal and construction sectors</li><li>Maintain general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations</li><li>Perform trust accounting in compliance with Law Society requirements (daily transactions, reconciliations, reporting)</li><li>Process payroll and related remittances (source deductions, HST, WSIB where applicable)</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and client-ready reporting packages</li><li>Handle billing cycles, including legal billing where applicable</li><li>Monitor project/job costing, progress billing, and cost allocations for construction clients</li><li>Assist with year-end preparation and liaise with external accountants</li><li>Ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across all client accounts</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Entry Level Accountant

North York, ON
onsite
Permanent
45000 - 55000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to join a growing finance team in Toronto, Ontario. This role is well suited to someone who is detail-oriented, eager to build a career in accounting, and comfortable working with financial data in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day accounting operations, contribute to accurate recordkeeping, and help maintain efficient financial processes across the organization. Responsibilities: • Process routine financial transactions and assign accurate general ledger codes to support proper recordkeeping. • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including verifying details, preparing entries, and following up on outstanding items. • Perform account and bank reconciliations to identify discrepancies and help ensure financial records remain current and accurate. • Maintain accounting information within financial software platforms, including ERP tools and Dynamics NAV, while supporting data accuracy and consistency. • Prepare, organize, and review digital financial documents using tools such as Adobe Acrobat to support reporting and audit readiness. • Contribute to daily accounting operations by recording entries, updating ledgers, and assisting with month-end administrative tasks. • Support the finance team with system-related accounting activities and help carry out updates or process changes within accounting platforms when required.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Manager, Commodity Tax

Toronto, ON
onsite
Permanent
100000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half Canada is partnering with a leading organization to identify a Manager, Commodity Tax for an exciting full-time opportunity. This role is ideal for a tax professional with strong experience in indirect tax / commodity tax compliance, advisory, audit support, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the business navigate evolving tax requirements while partnering closely with cross-functional teams. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead commodity tax compliance activities, including the review and filing of indirect tax returns.</li><li>Provide guidance on GST/HST, PST, QST, and other indirect tax matters.</li><li>Monitor legislative changes and assess potential business impacts.</li><li>Manage tax audits, reviews, and inquiries from relevant authorities.</li><li>Partner with finance, legal, procurement, and operational stakeholders on tax-related matters.</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and efficiencies related to commodity tax processes.</li><li>Support process enhancements, documentation, controls, and system-related tax initiatives.</li><li>Contribute to planning projects and help strengthen internal tax practices.</li></ul>
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z