6 results for Accounts Payable Specialist in Ottawa, ON

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a not-for-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a short-term Contract assignment. This role is well suited to an accounting specialist who can manage a busy invoice workflow, support timely payments, and maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will bring hands-on accounts payable experience and be comfortable working with financial systems such as Great Plains in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring coding and supporting details are complete before entry. • Enter payable transactions into the organization's accounting system and keep invoice records organized for easy tracking and review. • Prepare and issue online payments in accordance with established schedules, approvals, and internal controls. • Reconcile invoice information against vendor documentation and follow up on discrepancies to support accurate payment processing. • Maintain well-structured accounts payable files and documentation within Great Plains and other financial platforms as required. • Work closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment questions, outstanding items, and account issues promptly. • Support cheque processing and other disbursement activities while ensuring compliance with organizational procedures. • Assist with general accounts payable administration and provide dependable support during periods of increased transaction volume.
2026-09-02T00:00:00Z

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

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an Accounts Receivable Clerk to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role. Responsibilities:• Review aged receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and prepare documentation for collection activity when required.• Answer client questions regarding account status, arrange suitable payment schedules, and apply incoming payments accurately.• Maintain oversight of postdated cheques and complete timely follow-up to ensure commitments are met.• Produce recurring accounts receivable reports, complete approved account adjustments, and coordinate refunds as needed.• Handle credit card transactions for both general and trust-related accounts in accordance with established procedures.• Prepare and issue collection correspondence, evaluate delinquent accounts, and communicate with external collection partners when necessary.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
30.4 - 35.2 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Assistant to join our client on a Contract basis in Ottawa, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to a detail-oriented finance specialist who is confident working with Sage or a comparable ERP platform and who brings advanced Excel skills to support daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will contribute to invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support while helping maintain accuracy across receivables and other core accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage invoice processing activities, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and within required timelines. • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized financial records. • Support month-end and period-end accounting tasks by assisting with reconciliations and reporting deliverables. • Monitor accounts receivable balances, follow up on outstanding items, and help maintain healthy cash flow. • Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing records, and responding to information requests. • Use advanced Excel functions to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and produce clear reports for stakeholders. • Work within Sage or a similar accounting or ERP system to maintain data integrity and support routine finance operations. • Contribute to payment-related processes and provide responsive internal or external customer service on accounting inquiries.
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 Analyst, Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 88000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well respected organization that's looking to add an experienced Payroll Analyst to their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (70-88K)-Full benefits + defined pension-3 weeks vacation + 20 sick days-Free parking-Great team & team culture Responsibilities:• Administer the organization’s bi-weekly payroll cycles for different employee groups, ensuring each run is completed accurately and on schedule.• Determine employee earnings and deductions, including regular pay, overtime, benefits, special payments, and approved salary adjustments.• Validate payroll transactions against internal policies, legislative requirements, collective agreement provisions, and supporting People and Culture documentation before submission.• Monitor payroll changes to confirm alignment with approved budgets, then reconcile totals and transmit finalized data to the external payroll provider.• Manage payroll-related documentation for garnishments, on-call compensation, and employee status updates such as hires, departures, and changes between permanent and part-time work.• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, including preparing Records of Employment and supporting annual tax slip production such as T4s and T4As.• Reconcile payroll accounts each month and complete required remittances, journal entries, and data submissions within established deadlines.• Update payroll databases through file imports, verify coding for permanent equivalent reporting, and support annual reporting requirements including pension adjustments and deduction reconciliations.• Prepare leave balance valuations and other payroll support schedules for year-end audit activities, while assisting with payroll analysis and backup coverage as needed.• Maintain current payroll and pension procedures documentation and provide operational support during payroll administration absences.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z