Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,641
Employers: 3,327

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,144Across 1,019 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.56Across 515 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,287Across 62 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,864Across 24 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $25.81Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%132 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,353 listings
On-site: 74%7,123 listings

Not specified: <1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (344), Scotiabank (301), CIBC (262).

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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Robert Half
Guelph, ON
- $45 to $55 CAD / hour
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Senior Financial Analyst
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Corporate Accounting Manager
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client, an established organization in the financial services and investment management sector, is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to join its collaborative finance team.
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- $115,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…both Canadian and U.S. business units, partnering closely with finance and operational leaders across the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional…
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Payroll Specialist
Robert Half
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Banking Advisor
RBC
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
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Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
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Woodstock, ON
- Contract
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Bolton, ON
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- $20 to $25 CAD / hour
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Aston Carter
Montreal, QC
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Finance Manager
Haystack
Canada
- Full-time
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Senior Accountant
Micco Companies
Bedford, NS
- Full-time
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Baker Tilly Canada
Thompson, MB
- Full-time
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Altis

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

$90,000 to $105,000 CAD / year · Contract

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Job details

Pay: $90,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, including at least 2 years in a senior-level payroll capacity.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid (combination of office and remote work)

Language: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Duration: 1 year contract

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected regulatory and not-for-profit organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of multiple payroll programs. This position sits within a collaborative Finance team and offers the opportunity to support a diverse group of stakeholders while contributing to essential financial operations that impact employees, governance members, adjudicators, and program participants.

In this role, you'll work closely with Finance, Human Resources, and external service providers to deliver accurate payroll administration, reporting, and compliance activities. If you enjoy balancing technical expertise with stakeholder support and thrive in an environment where precision and service excellence matter, this could be an excellent fit for you.

What's in it for You

Join a collaborative organization with a strong commitment to accountability, integrity, and service excellence.
Gain exposure to complex payroll structures, pension administration, audits, and financial reporting.
Contribute to meaningful work that supports professionals and communities across Ontario.
Enjoy a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.

Your Responsibilities

You'll lead the administration and validation of multiple payroll cycles, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
You'll coordinate payroll processing activities with external payroll service providers, financial institutions, and internal stakeholders.
You'll prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, source deduction remittances, year-end accruals, and T-slip reporting.
You'll review remuneration and expense submissions for accuracy, reasonableness, and policy compliance, providing guidance when required.
You'll support audits by preparing working papers, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining payroll-related records and documentation.
You'll generate reports and analyses for leadership, committees, government agencies, and service providers.
You'll act as a trusted resource to internal teams, supporting best practices and providing guidance on payroll processes and compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, including at least 2 years in a senior-level payroll capacity.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.
Certified Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation through the National Payroll Institute.
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA requirements, source deductions, remittances, benefits administration, and pension processes.
Experience preparing payroll-related reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support documentation.
Proficiency with Dayforce, Microsoft Office 365, and reporting tools such as Cognos or Power BI.
Excellent analytical, organizational, customer service, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

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.

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Responsibilities

Administer and validate multiple payroll cycles, coordinate processing with external providers and internal stakeholders, and prepare payroll entries, reconciliations, remittances, accruals, and tax-slip reporting. Review remuneration and expense submissions, support audits, produce reports and analyses, and advise internal teams on payroll processes and compliance.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, including two years in a senior payroll role, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and the Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) designation. Candidates should have strong knowledge of payroll legislation, CRA requirements, deductions, benefits, and pensions, along with experience in reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and tools such as Dayforce, Microsoft Office 365, Cognos, or Power BI.

Skills

Payroll Administration
Payroll Processing
CRA Requirements
Source Deductions And Remittances
Benefits Administration
Pension Administration
Payroll Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Audit Support
Dayforce
Microsoft Office 365
Cognos
Power BI
Analytical Skills
Stakeholder Communication

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment
Work-Life Balance
Exposure To Complex Payroll Structures, Pension Administration, Audits, And Financial Reporting
Meaningful Work Supporting Professionals And Communities

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
Payroll Administration
Payroll Processing
Payroll Cycles
Payroll Legislation
CRA Requirements
Source Deductions
Remittances
Benefits Administration
Pension Administration
Payroll Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Audit Support
Payroll Journal Entries
Year-End Accruals
T-Slip Reporting
Expense Review
Dayforce
Microsoft Office 365
Cognos
Power BI
Payroll Leadership Professional
National Payroll Institute
External Payroll Service Providers
Regulatory Compliance

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