3 results for Payroll Specialist in Ottawa, ON

Payroll Specialist

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.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
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Permanent
85000 - 90000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role working hybrid. Advantages:-Competitive salary (85-90K)-Full benefits + RRSP's-3 weeks vacation + sick days-Free parking-Hybrid after training (1-2 days on site) Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle payroll for employees across weekly and semi-monthly pay periods, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review and update payroll records to maintain correct employee information, taxable earnings, deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and applicable taxes.• Verify payroll-related changes such as new employee setups, departures, compensation updates, incentive payments, and time entry data before each pay run.• Apply federal, provincial, state, and local payroll requirements to support ongoing compliance.• Perform reconciliations for payroll registers, tax remittances, benefit deductions, and payroll-related general ledger accounts to identify and resolve variances.• Coordinate payroll funding activities and arrange statutory remittances and third-party payments within required timelines.• Complete year-end payroll tasks for both countries, including annual balancing, tax form preparation, and required filings.• Respond to employee payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and support internal or external audit requests with accurate documentation.• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in HR, Finance, and Benefits to improve payroll accuracy and maintain consistent processes.• Safeguard confidential employee and payroll information by following privacy standards and internal controls.
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ottawa, ON
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Contract / Temporary
24.5385 - 28.413 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings strong accuracy, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on managing a high volume of invoices, maintaining organized payment records, and supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations using ERP or comparable accounting software. Responsibilities: • Enter and review a large volume of utility-related invoices, including hydro, gas, and water charges, ensuring information is recorded accurately in the accounting system. • Assign proper account codes and verify supporting details so that transactions are posted correctly and in line with internal procedures. • Communicate with vendors to respond to invoice questions, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on outstanding items with careful attention to detail. • Support payment activities by preparing items for processing, tracking due dates, and helping maintain timely disbursements. • Reconcile invoice data against purchase or billing information to identify errors, missing details, or duplicate entries before payment is issued. • Maintain complete and well-organized accounts payable records to support reporting, audits, and month-end activities. • Work with accounting and operational teams to address issues affecting approvals, coding, or vendor account balances. • Use ERP, Concur, ADP, or similar financial systems to manage payable transactions and update vendor or invoice information as needed.
2026-05-25T00:00:00Z