2 results for Payroll Specialist in Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON
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Contract / Temporary
31.6635 - 36.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Ontario on a long-term contract basis. This position is well suited to a detail-oriented payroll specialist who brings strong technical skills, advanced Excel capabilities, and a solid background managing complex payroll operations. The successful candidate will support accurate and timely payroll processing while handling related accounting and benefits activities in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities: • Administer end-to-end payroll for a large salaried employee group, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule. • Review and maintain payroll records related to earnings, deductions, overtime, commissions, and employee benefits. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries while supporting account balancing and reconciliation activities. • Verify payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies through careful analysis and follow-up. • Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables and lookup formulas, to analyze payroll data and generate reporting. • Support benefit administration tasks by tracking updates and ensuring payroll changes are reflected correctly. • Work within payroll and accounting systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, or Dayforce to maintain reliable records and processing workflows.
2026-06-03T00:00:00Z

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
23.75 - 27.5 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Trenton, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is ideal for an accounting specialist who enjoys working with high-volume invoice processing and maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will support day-to-day payables activities while collaborating with vendors and internal teams to help ensure timely and accurate payment operations. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and enter payment details into the accounting system in a timely manner. • Review purchase documents and supporting records to confirm invoices are properly matched before payment is issued. • Perform account coding for invoices and verify that expenses are assigned to the correct cost centres or accounts. • Assist with account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate payable balances. • Use Epicor, Excel, and other accounting tools to track transactions, organize records, and prepare payment-related information. • Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to respond to invoice questions and resolve payment issues efficiently. • Support cheque and payment processing activities while following internal controls and established deadlines.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z