Payroll Accountant Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Payroll consultant

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
63 - 73 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll consultant to support a long-term contract opportunity in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can build structure, improve processes, and provide reliable guidance across complex payroll operations in the United States and internationally. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills and hands-on expertise managing payroll, benefits, compliance, and vendor coordination in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities:• Establish and organize payroll operations for a newly formed or developing payroll function, creating practical processes that support accuracy and consistency.• Oversee end-to-end payroll activities for employees in the U.S. and other jurisdictions, ensuring timely processing and alignment with applicable legislation and internal policies.• Administer payroll-related records, deductions, taxable benefits, and remittances with careful attention to compliance requirements.• Work closely with internal stakeholders to address payroll inquiries, explain processes clearly, and build confidence across teams.• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues through detailed analysis and corrective action.• Coordinate with external payroll providers and system partners to support service delivery, reporting needs, and process improvements.• Support benefit and expense-related payroll components, including integration points involving platforms such as Concur and payroll applications.• Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and documentation updates to strengthen payroll controls and reporting reliability.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst, Finance

Ottawa, Ontario
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.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accountant

North Glengarry, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
60000 - 80000 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.
2026-09-14T00:00:00Z

Financial Accountant

Ottawa, Newfoundland/Labrador
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Financial Accountant to their growing team. This is a full-time/permanent role working remote. Advantages:-Competitive salary (80-85K)-Full benefits + 3 weeks vacation-Fully remote-Excellent team-Opportunity for advancement Responsibilities:• Coordinate month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing journal entries, accruals, and detailed supporting documentation for one or more entities.• Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, intercompany accounts, prepaid balances, and accrued liabilities, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.• Contribute to consolidated reporting by maintaining schedules, assisting with financial analysis, and explaining variances against budgets and forecasts.• Administer day-to-day accounting transactions related to payables, receivables, billing, inventory reconciliation, and payroll-related entries.• Maintain revenue recognition support files for recurring and product-based revenue streams in accordance with applicable accounting standards.• Assist with indirect tax compliance by preparing information for filings, reviewing outstanding items, and helping ensure submission readiness.• Support external audit activities by organizing schedules, gathering documentation, and responding to requests from auditors.• Use ERP and reporting tools to improve close, reconciliation, and reporting workflows, while supporting system assessments or migration-related finance tasks when required.• Identify inefficiencies in existing processes, recommend practical improvements, and gradually take ownership of key accounting workflows with reduced supervision.• Work closely with the Financial Controller to help shape process enhancements, reporting practices, and systems-related decisions.
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
24 - 28 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerks to join a construction-focused client in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to professionals who can manage high-volume invoice processing with accuracy and efficiency while working comfortably with established accounting systems. The role requires strong data entry capabilities, sound judgement when handling financial records, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Process a high volume of supplier invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and proper financial coding.• Review, sort, and enter invoice details into the organization’s accounting platform while maintaining complete and reliable records.• Support the cleanup of outstanding payables by working through backlogged invoices in a structured and efficient manner.• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies to help ensure balances are accurate and up to date.• Prepare payment-related documentation and assist with cheque runs in accordance with internal timelines and controls.• Use accounting and spreadsheet tools to track invoice activity, verify information, and maintain organized payable files.• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice questions, missing details, or approval issues.• Contribute to accounts payable operations within a construction industry setting, where project-based documentation and vendor activity may be time-sensitive.
2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Belleville, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 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.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Temporary
28.5 - 33 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract opportunity. This position is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong attention to detail, and can manage full-cycle payables with a high degree of accuracy. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining timely payments, supporting financial controls, and ensuring vendor transactions are processed efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including receiving, reviewing, coding, and entering a large volume of invoices accurately and on schedule. • Confirm that invoices are properly authorized by checking approvals and supporting documentation before processing payment. • Reconcile corporate credit card statements and follow up on discrepancies to ensure records are complete and accurate. • Review and process petty cash receipts while maintaining organized documentation for audit and reporting purposes. • Prepare and issue payments to both Canadian and U.S. vendors in accordance with payment terms and internal procedures. • Validate invoice details within the organization's financial system to ensure correct coding, amounts, and supporting information. • Perform account reconciliations and assist with resolving variances related to payables, accrued expenses, and vendor balances. • Support day-to-day accounting operations by using ERP and accounting software tools to maintain accurate financial records and efficient workflows.
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Ottawa, Ontario
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

Bilingual Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent owner managed business that's looking for a bilingual Payroll Specialist. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (80-90K)-Full benefits + RRSP matching-3 weeks vacation-Free parking -Excellent culture and leadership team-On site role with some flexibility Responsibilities:• Process weekly payroll for approximately 200 non-union employees, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and on schedule.• Maintain payroll records by entering, verifying, and updating earnings data while resolving discrepancies that affect employee pay.• Audit payroll calculations, investigate variances, and make corrections to support accurate wage processing.• Prepare payroll-related reports covering earnings, statutory deductions, taxes, and other withholdings for internal review and record-keeping.• Update employee payroll profiles to reflect changes such as tax exemptions, benefit selections, insurance coverage, and other deductions that impact net pay.• Administer employee benefits and pension information in coordination with payroll requirements and company policies.• Set up new hires in payroll systems and ensure employee information is entered completely and correctly.• Provide payroll support to HR and Finance by responding to inquiries, supplying data, and assisting with related administrative activities.
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 129000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead financial operations and provide clear, reliable reporting for leadership and governance groups in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a collaborative leader who can guide a finance team, strengthen controls, and translate complex financial information into practical business insight. The successful candidate will play an important role in planning, audit coordination, process improvement, and the ongoing development of efficient accounting practices. Responsibilities:• Produce and present monthly financial results, analysis, and supporting commentary to management, executives, provincial partners, and the Board of Directors.• Oversee daily accounting activities across the finance function, reviewing transactions, workflows, and staff output to maintain accuracy and efficiency.• Guide audit preparation for interim and year-end reviews, working closely with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.• Partner with senior finance leaders to communicate audit outcomes and key financial matters to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.• Evaluate opportunities to improve finance operations through technology, including supporting accounting system implementation or upgrades and related process enhancements.• Approve and enforce accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and control activities to support compliance and dependable financial reporting.• Prepare cash flow analysis and develop ad hoc financial reports to support planning, decision-making, and operational needs.• Strengthen internal control practices and financial risk management measures to promote sound stewardship of organizational funds.• Lead, coach, and develop Finance Unit employees through recruitment, training, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.
2026-09-22T00:00:00Z

Manager, Complex Accounting

Ottawa, Ontario
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager, Complex Accounting to lead the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is suited to a finance leader who can navigate complex accounting matters, strengthen reporting processes, and support high-quality analysis across the organization. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of IFRS, sound judgement in addressing technical accounting issues, and the ability to guide a team in a demanding, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the review and oversight of complex accounting matters and significant financial transactions to ensure accurate treatment and reporting.• Plan for the adoption of new accounting standards and coordinate their implementation across reporting processes.• Identify technical accounting concerns early and introduce practical improvements that increase efficiency and consistency.• Manage the year-end and ongoing audit process for multiple entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and finance colleagues to support clear communication and aligned reporting outcomes.• Guide initiatives that improve the preparation of reporting schedules, including the use of automation to simplify recurring activities.• Supervise and mentor the financial reporting team, setting clear expectations and supporting the delivery of financial statements, reports, and analysis.• Organize competing priorities and monitor timelines closely to ensure all reporting obligations are completed on schedule.Complex
2026-09-17T00:00:00Z

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