Payroll Specialist Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
39.00 - 45.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario through a Long-term Contract position. This role is ideal for a finance specialist who brings strong accounting leadership, hands-on experience with contribution agreements, and the ability to oversee reporting, budgeting, payroll, and month-end activities. The successful candidate will help maintain accurate financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and provide dependable financial insight to support organizational decision-making. Responsibilities:• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with organizational and reporting standards.• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of financial results.• Prepare financial statements, internal reports, and ad hoc analysis to support leadership with planning and decision-making.• Manage budgeting activities by coordinating forecasts, monitoring variances, and providing clear explanations of financial performance.• Administer payroll processes and help ensure employee payments, remittances, and related records are handled correctly and on schedule.• Support the financial administration of contribution agreements by tracking funding requirements, monitoring compliance obligations, and preparing associated reports.• Use accounting systems, CRM platforms, and reporting tools such as Excel and Crystal Reports to produce meaningful financial information.• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting procedures, controls, and reporting workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
2026-10-05T19:48:44Z

VP/Director of Finance

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000.00 - 140000.00 CAD / Yearly
Controller (Bilingual)Location: Downtown Ottawa | Free ParkingIndustry: Not-for-Profit | Unionized EnvironmentOur client, a well-established national not-for-profit organization, is seeking a fully bilingual Controller to lead finance and administrative operations in a unionized environment. Reporting to senior leadership, this role supports an annual budget of approximately $41M and is responsible for financial stewardship, compliance, reporting, payroll oversight, and administrative leadership across national and regional offices.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who enjoys working in a mission-driven organization and can balance strategic insight with day-to-day operational execution.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Reporting<ul><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual operating budget of approximately $41M.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including internal controls, cash flow, accounting policies, and investments.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, management reports, budget-to-actual analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership.</li><li>Monitor financial performance, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to senior leaders.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including CRA, payroll, and Statistics Canada filings.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all related activities.</li><li>Support contract review and negotiations for goods, services, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, vendors, financial institutions, and external partners.</li><li>Maintain and monitor membership-related financial and reporting data across multiple bargaining units.</li></ul>HR, Payroll & Administration<ul><li>Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, and HR-related budget impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with collective agreements, employment legislation, and internal policies.</li><li>Support hiring administration, attendance tracking, benefits coordination, and employee support processes.</li><li>Promote a positive, inclusive workplace through strong HR and administrative practices.</li><li>Oversee office operations, facilities, equipment, reception, and administrative support functions.</li></ul>National & Regional Support<ul><li>Serve as a financial and administrative resource to national leadership and regional offices.</li><li>Provide guidance on financial procedures, compliance requirements, and administrative best practices.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen shared services across the organization.</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and mentor a team of 3 Bookkeepers and 5 Accounting Assistants.</li><li>Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>
2026-10-27T17:53:45Z

Bookkeeper

Kanata, ON
onsite
Permanent
75000.00 - 80000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an organization that's looking to add a Bookkeeper to their team in Kanata. This is a full-time/permanent role on site. Advantages:-Competitive salary (75-80K)-Full benefits + RRSP/DPSP-3 weeks vacation + closed between Christmas/NYE-Free parking -Excellent team Responsibilities:• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping activities, including supplier payments, customer receipts, deposits, and daily financial transaction processing with a high level of accuracy.• Reconcile banking, credit card, and general ledger accounts regularly, ensuring records are complete and backed by clear supporting documentation.• Administer payroll, maintain payroll files, and assist with scheduled remittances and recurring statutory submissions in compliance with Canadian requirements.• Prepare and track purchase orders based on approved business needs, assigning costs correctly to projects, departments, or inventory locations.• Communicate with suppliers to resolve pricing questions, delivery concerns, billing inconsistencies, product returns, and credit requests.• Maintain accurate vendor, product, and pricing information while supporting inventory record reviews against departmental physical count results.• Monitor job costing details and prepare variance reporting to highlight spending concerns, coding errors, or omitted costs requiring follow-up.• Generate customer invoices from approved service or project documentation, record incoming payments, and follow up professionally on outstanding balances.• Partner with teams across construction, service, sales, yard or shop, store, and administration to keep source documents complete and financially accurate.
2026-10-01T21:38:44Z

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Nepean, ON
onsite
Permanent
80000.00 - 85000.00 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Full Charge Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a busy organization in Ottawa's west-end. This role is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounting cycle with accuracy, maintain reliable financial records, and support payroll, tax, and reporting activities. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work confidently with computerized accounting systems and Excel-based reporting. Responsibilities:• Manage the complete bookkeeping cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities.• Maintain accurate financial records by overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger updates, and account balancing.• Prepare and process payroll using established systems while ensuring timely payments and compliance with applicable requirements.• Produce regular financial reports and spreadsheets to support budgeting, management review, and operational decision-making.• Administer tax-related bookkeeping tasks, including recording liabilities, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with remittance activities.• Use accounting platforms such as ADP, Great Plains, and other computerized systems to enter, review, and verify financial data.• Support sales-related accounting activities by recording revenue transactions and ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.• Identify discrepancies in financial information, investigate variances, and resolve issues to maintain data integrity.• Contribute to updates in accounting processes or system-related changes by helping maintain continuity and accurate recordkeeping during transitions.
2026-10-13T19:03:43Z

Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
21.38 - 24.75 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to join our team in Ottawa, Ontario on a Contract basis for a short-term assignment. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can help manage an increase in workload while supporting day-to-day financial operations. The role requires strong communication skills, accuracy in high-volume processing, and the ability to work efficiently across payable and receivable activities. Responsibilities: • Process a large volume of invoices accurately and ensure entries are recorded in Sage in a timely manner. • Review outstanding invoices, clear manual backlogs, and follow through on payment processing activities. • Reconcile account balances and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks, including billing and payment tracking. • Enter financial data with a high level of accuracy while maintaining organized documentation. • Make required payment or invoice adjustments and ensure changes are properly reflected in the system. • Communicate with internal stakeholders and external contacts to resolve invoice, billing, or payment issues.
2026-10-27T19:38:50Z

Bilingual Accounting Clerk

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
55000.00 - 63000.00 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a well renowned organization looking to add a bilingual Accounting Clerk to their Finance team. Details:-Salary (55-63K)-Benefits from day 1-RRSP - 4% match-3 weeks vacation + 12 sick days-Free parking-Excellent culture Responsibilities:•Generate, review, and adjust client invoices as necessary while working closely with lawyers;•Assist with accounts receivable processes and be a go-to for inquiries for internal and external questions;•Collaborate with the team to support month- and year-end closing;•Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the department.
2026-10-20T16:28:45Z

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