3 results for Payroll Accountant in Ottawa, ON

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
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

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
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

Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
50000 - 60000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an Accounting Clerk to their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages: -Salary (50-60K)-Full benefits-2/3 weeks vacation-Free parking-Excellent culture Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities</li><li>Prepare, update, and maintain financial records, reports, and spreadsheets</li><li>Enter financial data and reconcile discrepancies across accounts</li><li>Assist with payroll processing and employee expense tracking</li><li>Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up to ensure timely payment collection</li><li>Maintain organized filing systems for financial, payroll, and administrative documentation</li><li>Respond to phone calls, emails, and general office inquiries professionally</li><li>Draft and prepare reports, correspondence, and internal documents</li><li>Provide support during month-end and year-end accounting close processes</li><li>Communicate with vendors, clients, and internal departments as needed</li><li>Safeguard confidential financial information while ensuring accuracy and compliance</li></ul>
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z