Payroll Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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VP/Director of Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000.00 - 130000.00 CAD / Yearly
Controller (Bilingual)Location: Downtown Ottawa | Free ParkingIndustry: Not-for-Profit | Unionized EnvironmentOur client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual Controller to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately $41M and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting<ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul>HR, Payroll & Administration<ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul>National & Regional Support<ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Bookkeepers and 5 Accounting Assistants.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-10-16T18:03:49Z

Bookkeeper

Kanata, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Bookkeeper to their team in Kanata. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (75-80K)-Full benefits + RRSP/DPSP-3 weeks vacation + closed between Christmas/NYE-Free parking -Excellent team Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping activities, including supplier payments, customer receipts, deposits, and daily financial transaction processing with a high level of accuracy.• Reconcile banking, credit card, and general ledger accounts regularly, ensuring records are complete and backed by clear supporting documentation.• Administer payroll, maintain payroll files, and assist with scheduled remittances and recurring statutory submissions in compliance with Canadian requirements.• Prepare and track purchase orders based on approved business needs, assigning costs correctly to projects, departments, or inventory locations.• Communicate with suppliers to resolve pricing questions, delivery concerns, billing inconsistencies, product returns, and credit requests.• Maintain accurate vendor, product, and pricing information while supporting inventory record reviews against departmental physical count results.• Monitor job costing details and prepare variance reporting to highlight spending concerns, coding errors, or omitted costs requiring follow-up.• Generate customer invoices from approved service or project documentation, record incoming payments, and follow up professionally on outstanding balances.• Partner with teams across construction, service, sales, yard or shop, store, and administration to keep source documents complete and financially accurate.
2026-10-01T21:38:44Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Nepean, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000.00 - 85000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a busy organization in Ottawa's west-end. This role is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounting cycle with accuracy, maintain reliable financial records, and support payroll, tax, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently with computerized accounting systems and Excel-based reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.• Maintain accurate financial records by overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger updates, and account balancing.• Prepare and process payroll using established systems while ensuring timely payments and compliance with applicable requirements.• Produce regular financial reports and spreadsheets to support budgeting, management review, and operational decision-making.• Administer tax-related bookkeeping tasks, including recording liabilities, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with remittance activities.• Use accounting platforms such as ADP, Great Plains, and other computerized systems to enter, review, and verify financial data.• Support sales-related accounting activities by recording revenue transactions and ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.• Identify discrepancies in financial information, investigate variances, and resolve issues to maintain data integrity.• Contribute to updates in accounting processes or system-related changes by helping maintain continuity and accurate recordkeeping during transitions.
2026-10-13T19:03:43Z

Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
39.00 - 45.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong accounting leadership, hands-on experience with contribution agreements, and the ability to oversee reporting, budgeting, payroll, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and provide dependable financial insight to support organizational decision-making. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with organizational and reporting standards.• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of financial results.• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership with planning and decision-making.• Manage budgeting activities by coordinating forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing clear explanations of financial performance.• Administer payroll processes and help ensure employee payments, remittances, and related records are handled correctly and on schedule.• Support the financial administration of contribution agreements by tracking funding requirements, monitoring compliance obligations, and preparing associated reports.• Use accounting systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools such as Excel and Crystal Reports to produce meaningful financial information.• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting procedures, controls, and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-05T19:48:44Z

Accountant

North Glengarry, ON
onsite
Permanent
60000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add an experienced accountant to join their growing Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (60-80K) + 5% EOY bonus-Full benefits + RRSP matching-3 weeks vacation + other perks/discounts-Free parking -Excellent team Responsibilities: • Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting recurring and non-recurring journal entries, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate supporting schedules and workpapers.• Support audit and compliance requirements by preparing audit schedules, providing documentation to external auditors and tax-related reporting, and ensuring adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies.• Collaborate cross-functionally with AP, AR, payroll, and operations teams to ensure complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting.• Prepare tax filings, supporting schedules, and related documentation for a range of direct and indirect tax obligations across the company and associated entities.• Reconcile tax-related accounts and review balances to ensure financial reporting reflects the organization’s current tax position accurately.• Work closely with teams across operations, finance, legal, treasury, and other departments to strengthen controls and improve tax reporting processes.• Coordinate information and respond to requests during tax audits and assessments by conducting analysis and assembling required backup documentation.• Track filing deadlines, licence renewals, and payment schedules through a maintained compliance calendar to support timely submissions.• Liaise with external advisors and service providers by gathering records and preparing materials required for corporate tax and information returns.• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance documentation, and automate recurring tax and accounting activities while reducing compliance risk.• Support cash forecasting by preparing tax estimates and monitoring payments or recoveries in collaboration with treasury and finance teams.• Handling other financial related duties as assigned. • Conduct technical research, assist with internal audit queries related to customer setup, and contribute to special projects or other assigned accounting duties.
2026-10-22T15:38:42Z

Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 110000.00 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full scope of accounting and financial oversight for their business in Ottawa, Ontario. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, cash management, compliance, and audit activities while providing clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will help strengthen internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the organization maintains accurate and timely financial operations. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, payables, reconciliations, and period-end close processes.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with corporate reporting standards.• Create executive and board-level financial packages that highlight performance trends, risks, and key business insights.• Coordinate tax-related obligations and statutory filings in partnership with external advisors, including year-end reporting and required information returns.• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and compliance with borrowing arrangements and lender expectations.• Contribute to financing initiatives by supporting credit facility renewals, lender reporting, and covenant tracking.• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting activities, using financial analysis to guide planning and cost management.• Manage external audit preparation and delivery, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed on schedule.• Strengthen finance operations by implementing internal controls, reinforcing risk management practices, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
2026-09-28T19:18:45Z

Bilingual Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000.00 - 63000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well renowned organization looking to add a bilingual Accounting Clerk to their Finance team. Details:-Salary (55-63K)-Benefits from day 1-RRSP - 4% match-3 weeks vacation + 12 sick days-Free parking-Excellent culture Responsibilities:•Generate, review, and adjust client invoices as necessary while working closely with lawyers;•Assist with accounts receivable processes and be a go-to for inquiries for internal and external questions;•Collaborate with the team to support month- and year-end closing;•Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the department.
2026-10-20T16:28:45Z

Accounting Clerk

Belleville, ON
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.50 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in Belleville, Ontario. This opportunity is well suited to someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with accounting data, reporting, and transactional processes. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate record-keeping, help maintain smooth accounts workflows, and assist with cost-related analysis using established financial systems. Responsibilities:• Prepare routine financial and operational reports and organize supporting data for review and analysis.• Gather information from multiple records and consolidate details into clear, accurate summaries.• Review costing information within accounting systems to help validate figures and support decision-making.• Process invoices and maintain accurate entries for payables, receivables, and billing activities.• Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial records remain up to date.• Enter and update accounting information with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.• Support daily accounting procedures by maintaining documentation and assisting with month-to-month administrative tasks.
2026-10-23T14:24:09Z

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