Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 8,353
Employers: 3,032

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,333Across 885 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.59Across 464 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,615Across 54 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,849Across 20 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%126 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,035 listings
On-site: 74%6,164 listings

Not specified: <1% (28 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (309), Scotiabank (265), CIBC (200).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Senior Accountant
Baker Tilly Canada
Thompson, MB
- Full-time
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Financial Advisor Assistant (LLQP Life Insurance licensed)
Personalized Wealth Strategies
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise
KPMG
Kingston, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst
Amrize
Mississauga, ON
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Accountant (18 month )
Valor Distributions
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Personal Banker Trainee - Investing
TD
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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IT Internal Auditor
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Manager
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Financial Leader that can work with various stakeholders within the Finance and Accounting function as well as our Customer Service organization. This…
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Internal Auditor (Business Control & IT)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Manager - PLM (Product Line Mgmt)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract
ABB
QC · Saint-Laurent, Quebec
- Full-time
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Accounting Clerk - Invoicing
Canadian Helicopters
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Financial Analyst
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
Cornwall, ON
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
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Portfolio Manager
Ecolab Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Comptable Sénior
Aston Carter
Brossard, QC
- $45 to $53 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Analyste Financier
Aston Carter
Montreal, QC
- $43 to $51 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Accounting Clerk
Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall, ON
- Part-time
Finance, Procurement, and Material Management
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Accounting Assistant
STRIVE Recruitment Inc.
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Portfolio Manager
Worley
Kitimat, BC
- Full-time
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Corporate Controller
Novarc Technologies Inc
Burnaby, BC
- $170,000 to $190,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Payroll Specialist
Insight Global
Toronto, ON
- $50,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Corporate Finance Manager (Bilingual FR/EN)
Pwc Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
A career within Deals Corporate Finance services, will provide you the opportunity to deliver innovative deal solutions to our clients, providing advice and support, from initiation through…
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CPA Student/New Graduate (2027)
Baker Tilly Canada
Emerald Park, SK
- Full-time
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Insurance Advisor
Western Financial Group
Turner Valley, AB
- Full-time

ABB

Payroll Specialist - 6 months contract

QC, Canada
Saint-Laurent, QC, H4S 0B5, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner - and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

As a Payroll Specialist (6-month contract), you will have the opportunity to perform daily HR transactions for one or more assigned service lines or countries, while managing complex and escalated tasks. Each day, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality customer experience by ensuring HR transactions are completed accurately, thoroughly, and on time. You will also demonstrate your expertise by supporting the global standards established for HR Operations and ensuring business processes comply with local legal and regulatory requirements.

This position is based in Saint-Laurent, Quebec, with a hybrid work model (2 to 3 days per month in the office).

Responsibilities

Validate master data for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs).
Investigate, analyze, and resolve issues for employees, managers, and external clients through customer service tickets.
Assist with year-end payroll validations.
Participate in projects.
Extract and analyze payroll-related reports.

Qualifications

Strong Excel skills.
Workday knowledge is required.
PCP (Payroll Compliance Practitioner) designation is considered an asset.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required. English is necessary to communicate with employees across all Canadian provinces.
Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple requests within tight deadlines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates a collaborative and solution-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail.
Proactively delivers excellent customer service.

Employment Equity & Inclusion Statement (Canada)

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

Women

Indigenous Peoples

Members of visible minorities

Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Specialist will manage daily HR transactions, validate master data for payrolls, and prepare Records of Employment. They will also resolve payroll-related issues and assist with year-end validations while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong Excel skills and experience with Workday, along with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French. A PCP designation is considered an asset, and the role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to managing multiple deadlines.

Skills

Payroll processing
Excel
Workday
Records of employment
Payroll compliance
Customer service
Data validation
Reporting
Analytical skills
Time management
Collaboration
Problem solving
Bilingualism

Benefits

Hybrid work model
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Payroll
HR Operations
Workday
Excel
PCP
Records of Employment
Master data
Customer service
Compliance
Regulatory requirements
Reporting
Hybrid work
Bilingual
Payroll validation
HR transactions

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