3 results for Payroll Specialist in Ottawa, ON

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

Payroll consultant

Ottawa, ON
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.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

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