We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Vaughan, Ontario. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing payroll processes, handling accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute your expertise in payroll administration and accounting within a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll for approximately 150 employees, including salaried and hourly staff, using EZpay.<br>• Set up new employees and manage terminations within payroll systems, ensuring accuracy in vacation accruals and deductions.<br>• Prepare payroll files for bank uploads and oversee remittances such as government contributions, vacation payouts, and union payments.<br>• Handle accounts payable by reviewing, coding, and entering 10–15 invoices daily into QuickBooks Desktop.<br>• Issue around 80 cheque payments bi-weekly, ensuring timely and accurate processing.<br>• Allocate expenses to appropriate general ledger accounts in a non-purchase order environment.<br>• Maintain effective communication with vendors and internal departments across multiple locations.<br>• Manage invoices received through mail and the accounts payable inbox efficiently.<br>• Oversee expenses related to repairs, maintenance, IT, and office operations.<br>• Collaborate with HR to ensure payroll compliance and resolve any discrepancies.
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with strong exposure to both local and United States payroll processing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and has hands-on experience with large-scale payroll systems. You will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll delivery, compliance with multi-jurisdictional regulations, and contributing to continuous process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process end-to-end Canadian and United States payroll for salaried and hourly employees.</li><li>Maintain payroll accuracy by reviewing employee changes, timesheets, earnings, deductions and remittances.</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial and local requirements for both Canada and the United States.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support finance, HR and audit teams.</li><li>Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.</li><li>Contribute to system upgrades, testing and workflow improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p>
