10 results for Payroll Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
remote
Contract / Temporary
27.7115 - 32.087 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a long-term contract position based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone who brings solid hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and can manage payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and efficiency. The successful candidate will play an important part in maintaining employee records, responding to payroll-related questions, and helping ensure timely and accurate processing. Responsibilities: • Maintain employee payroll records by setting up new hires and updating information accurately in the payroll system. • Monitor and manage the payroll inbox, ensuring requests and issues are addressed in a timely and efficient manner. • Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries with clear, accurate, and service-focused communication. • Generate and review daily custom reports through ADP Workforce Now to support payroll tracking and reconciliation. • Assist with payroll processing tasks to help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. • Support benefits and payroll administration activities by verifying data and resolving discrepancies when they arise. • Work with payroll and accounting information to help maintain compliance with internal standards and reporting needs.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
22.9615 - 26.587 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment and brings strong accuracy, accountability, and service focus to their work. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefit remittances, reporting, and related payroll administration while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population within a high-volume environment. • Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before each pay cycle is finalized. • Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support reconciliations, audits, and internal review requirements. • Administer benefit-related remittances and ensure applicable deductions are submitted correctly and within required timelines. • Calculate special payments, adjustments, retroactive amounts, and other payroll-related transactions as needed. • Maintain employee payroll records and update relevant information in accordance with established procedures and compliance standards. • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely issue resolution. • Support payroll compliance activities related to statutory deductions, tax considerations, and organizational policies.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
25.3365 - 29.337 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a construction and contractor organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain employee records carefully, and support timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll and accounting systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian, while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and related records remain up to date. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees with a high degree of accuracy. • Examine payroll submissions, verify supporting information, and resolve discrepancies before final processing. • Reconcile payroll figures and employee expense claims to ensure records are complete and payments are accurate. • Prepare recurring payroll and related reports to support internal tracking and financial review. • Update and maintain employee data for new hires, compensation changes, terminations, and leave arrangements. • Assist with employee onboarding by entering required payroll and benefits information into internal systems. • Calculate employer contributions and ensure required payroll-related amounts are recorded correctly. • Support payroll administration using systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and related reporting tools.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an AP/Payroll Specialist in their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role. Details:-Competitive salary (65-75K)-Full benefits + RRSP matching (3%)-3 weeks vacation + 6 sick days -$250 annual wellness allowance-Free parking-Hybrid (2 days on site)-Must be able to work 1 Saturday during month end Responsibilities:• Manage the full invoice cycle for purchase order and non-purchase order transactions, ensuring coding, verification, and timely entry are completed accurately.• Prepare scheduled payment runs through cheques and electronic methods while monitoring upcoming obligations and communicating cash needs to leadership.• Maintain vendor master records, resolve supplier questions, and reconcile account balances to keep payable records current and accurate.• Process Canadian payroll using Ceridian PowerPay, ensuring employee pay is calculated correctly and issued within required timelines.• Complete payroll-related remittances, reporting, and year-end filings, including statutory submissions, records of employment, taxable benefits, and other compliance documentation.• Reconcile intercompany activity, bank accounts, general ledger balances, corporate credit cards, prepaid expenses, and other key accounts, posting journal entries where needed.• Review employee expense claims and purchase requisitions for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper approval before processing.• Maintain fixed asset records, update the subledger for new additions, and support month-end and year-end close activities across accounts payable and payroll functions.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
39.5865 - 45.837 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance, and business systems professionals. Our Property Management client is seeking a Property Accountant for a contract of indeterminate length. In this role you will assist in the management of the financial operations of multiple properties and support accurate financial reporting. The Property Accountant’s duties will include: · Process monthly rent rolls and ensure tenant ledger accuracy· Partnering with Property Managers to capture tenant changes and resolve account discrepancies· Maintaining general ledgers and reconcile bank accounts, tenant ledgers, and other financial records· Handling accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, payments, and reconciliations· Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, expense monitoring, and variance analysis· Preparing property tax, sales tax, and other regulatory filings· Other duties as required
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
50.6635 - 58.663 CAD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals. Our client in Cornwall seeks an Accounting Supervisor for a 12-month term to lead a team responsible for accounting operations, billing, financial reporting, and financial data integrity. This opportunity is ideal for a bilingual accounting professional with strong supervisory experience, expertise in internal controls and corporate accounting processes.The Accounting Supervisor duties include:· Supervise and support accounting staff, including scheduling, coaching, performance management, and employee development· Oversee key accounting functions such as accounts payable, cash receipts, month-end reporting, and year-end accruals· Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and documentation· Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, standards, and procedures· Respond to internal and external inquiries and maintain strong working relationships· Serve as the lead resource for the SAP Controlling (CO) module, including testing, upgrades, security approvals, and user support
2026-07-17T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
22.1635 - 25.663 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a not-for-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound accounting knowledge, and hands-on experience working with Sage 50 and Bamboo. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate records, process financial transactions efficiently, and contribute to the smooth administration of accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation before processing • Enter payable transactions into the accounting system and assign the correct general ledger coding • Prepare and record bank deposits while ensuring all receipts are documented appropriately • Maintain organized financial files and ensure accounting records are kept up to date and accessible • Reconcile corporate credit card activity and investigate discrepancies in a timely manner • Perform regular bank account reconciliations to confirm balances and resolve outstanding items • Prepare and submit pension contribution information in accordance with reporting deadlines • Assist with accounts payable administration and payment processing to support timely vendor remittance
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
30.0865 - 34.837 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level Accountant to join a client team in Ottawa on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is well suited to someone who brings hands-on accounting experience and is comfortable working with Great Plains and Excel in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support core financial operations while contributing to several accounting projects and maintaining accurate day-to-day records. Responsibilities:• Manage supplier invoices, verify coding, and process payments in a timely and accurate manner.• Prepare customer billing, record incoming payments, and monitor receivable balances to support cash flow activities.• Complete regular bank and account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.• Maintain financial records within Great Plains and assist with accounting activities tied to multiple ongoing projects.• Support daily accounting operations by posting entries, updating documentation, and ensuring records are current and organized.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address accounting questions, follow up on outstanding items, and keep transactions moving efficiently.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Director of Accounting

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
50 - 58 CAD / Hourly
Our highly reputable and well-respected client is looking for a bilingual Director of Accounting to lead finance operations for a Contract position based in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is well suited to a senior accounting leader who can bring together financial practices across two organizations while maintaining accurate, timely, and consistent reporting. The successful candidate will oversee financial statement preparation, support alignment with parent company reporting expectations, and contribute to broader strategic planning initiatives. Responsibilities:- Lead the accounting function and provide direction on day-to-day financial operations in a high-volume environment.- Prepare, review, and refine financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with parent company reporting standards.- Coordinate the financial integration of two organizations by establishing consistent processes, controls, and reporting practices.- Guide budgeting activities, monitor financial performance, and deliver analysis to support informed business decisions.- Oversee audit readiness and ensure documentation, reconciliations, and internal controls are maintained to a strong standard.- Use accounting and financial systems such as ADP, BlackLine, Concur, and CRM-related tools to improve efficiency and reporting quality.- Deliver consolidated financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for leadership as needed.- Contribute to strategic planning by providing financial insight, risk awareness, and recommendations that support organizational goals.Our high
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 80000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing and owner managed business looking to hire a Full charge Bookkeeper to join their team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Details:-Competitive salary (75-80K)-Full benefits + DPSP-3 weeks vacation + closed between Christmas & New Years-Free parking-Fully on site role Responsibilities:-Process and manage a high volume of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.-Prepare T4s and Records of Employment (ROEs).-Complete HST remittances accurately and on time.-Review and verify invoice accuracy and validity.-Enter vendor bills and coordinate payments to suppliers.-Communicate with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies and outstanding issues.-Prepare bank deposits and cheques for authorization and signature.-Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.-Assist with the preparation of financial statements.-Post monthly journal entries to the general ledger.-Conduct cash flow analysis and reporting.-Support the management team with additional finance-related responsibilities.-Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.-Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems and carry out other administrative and accounting duties as needed.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z