Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON, primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance, approximately twice per month
Compensation: $25$30/hour
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: 2-month contract, 20 hours per week, with potential for full-time hours, extension, or permanent employment

About the Opportunity

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a member-based regulatory organization to hire an Accounting & Payroll Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play an important role within a small, cooperative finance team.

Working closely with an approachable Finance Manager, you will provide hands‐on support across accounting and payroll while helping maintain stability during a period of organizational change. The organization is also preparing to implement a new membership management platform, providing valuable exposure to system implementation and process improvement.

Whats In It for You

You will enjoy a primarily remote schedule, flexible part‐time hours, and the prospect to work independently while remaining closely connected to a supportive manager. For the right candidate, this contract may expand into full‐time hours or lead to a longer‐term permanent opportunity.

Your Responsibilities

Youll process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while maintaining complete and accurate financial records.

Youll complete bank and account reconciliations, review bank statements, and prepare journal entries in Quick Books.

Youll administer biweekly payroll through Ceridian for approximately 100 salaried employees and council members.

Youll serve as a point of contact for payroll‐related questions and support employees across Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec.

Youll assist with Docu Sign administration and other day‐to‐day finance processes.

Youll support the financial side of an upcoming membership platform implementation and help improve accounting processes as payments become more automated.





Skills and Qualifications

23+ years of experience supporting accounting operations and payroll administration.

Hands‐on experience with Quick Books and Ceridian payroll.

Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll processing.

Strong technical aptitude, with previous system implementation or process improvement experience considered an asset.

Experience within a non‐profit, regulatory, association, or member-based organization is an asset.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, lean finance team.

Why Partner with Altis

If you've never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are.

Then, if you're a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.
All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

📌 Payroll and Finance Administrator (Toronto)
🏢 Altis Technology
📍 Toronto