Robert Half has partnered up with an industry leader to identify a Payroll Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with robust payroll processing experience, benefits administration knowledge, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and employee service. The Payroll Accountant will also have general oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable & general accounting tasks assisting the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities
Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for salaried, hourly, and/or contract employees.
Payroll volumes of 200 employees
Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
Maintain payroll and benefits records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Reconcile payroll registers, benefit invoices, deductions, remittances, and related accounts.
Coordinate payroll submissions and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable legislation.
Support year-end payroll activities, including tax forms, reconciliations, and audits.
Liaise with benefit providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and benefits issues in a timely manner.
Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, vacation balances, and benefits coverage.
Assist with leave administration, pension/RRSP programs, and other employee compensation-related processes.
Contribute to process improvements, reporting, and documentation related to payroll and benefits administration.
Assist the Controller with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other ad-hoc accounting tasks





- At least 5 years of experience in an accounting support role with significant exposure to both payroll and accounts payable functions.
- Hands-on experience processing Canadian payroll, including union payroll.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and ADP payroll systems is required.
- Strong understanding of account reconciliations, invoice handling, data entry, billing, and related accounting procedures.
- Ability to manage confidential payroll and financial information with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
- Comfortable working in an in-office environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams in different locations.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, shifting priorities, and multiple recurring payment schedules.

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📌 Payroll Accountant (Fort Saskatchewan)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Fort Saskatchewan