We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to support a long-term contract chance for our client based in Ottawa, Ontario.

This position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll and accounting activities with accuracy across a multi-provincial workplace.

The successful candidate will bring solid Excel capabilities, hands-on experience with payroll and accounting systems, and the ability to contribute to financial reporting, planning, and day-to-day reconciliations.

Responsibilities: Administer bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule for employees working in multiple provinces.

Maintain payroll records, deductions, and remittances while ensuring compliance with applicable payroll and tax requirements.

Reconcile general ledger payroll accounts and investigate any variances to support accurate financial reporting.





Complete monthly banking activities and perform account reconciliations to ensure transactions are properly recorded.

Review and reconcile corporate card or expense-related transactions, including Visa activity, in a timely manner.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes by preparing payroll and accounting data for analysis and planning.

Use payroll and accounting platforms, including Payworks and related systems, to process transactions and maintain data integrity.

Prepare and update spreadsheets and financial schedules in Excel to track payroll, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.

📌 Payroll Accountant Ottawa
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Ottawa