Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 31, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,664
Employers: 3,328

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,144Across 1,019 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.53Across 516 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%2,356 listings
On-site: 74%7,143 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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- Full-time
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Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
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First Canadian Financial Group
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Royal Bank of Canada
Cochrane, AB
- Full-time
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Leadervest

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 2–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now (WFN). The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll, maintain compliance with Canadian payroll legislation, and support benefits administration, reconciliations, and employee inquiries. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with hands-on ADP experience, strong knowledge of Canadian/US payroll regulations, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly, full-cycle payroll using ADP Workforce Now.
Calculate and validate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, terminations, and off-cycle payments.
Ensure compliance with Canadian federal and provincial payroll legislation and support basic US payroll requirements.
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, including T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), and year-end filings.
Maintain accurate employee records and collaborate with HR on payroll-related changes.
Administer benefits, pension contributions, payroll deductions, and benefit carrier invoice reconciliations.
Investigate payroll discrepancies, respond to employee inquiries, and support internal and external audits.
Generate payroll reports and assist with ADP system updates, testing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

2–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or other ADP payroll systems is required.
Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and employment standards.
Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation or actively working toward completion.
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll, validate pay and deductions, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with Canadian payroll legislation and basic U.S. requirements. Administer benefits and pension contributions, reconcile reports and invoices, respond to employee inquiries, support audits, and assist with ADP updates and process improvements.

Requirements

Requires 2–5 years of hands-on payroll experience, experience with ADP Workforce Now or another ADP payroll system, and strong knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, CRA requirements, and employment standards. Candidates should have or be pursuing the PCP designation, post-secondary education in a related field, Excel proficiency including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, and strong communication, organizational, and confidentiality skills.

Skills

Full-Cycle Payroll Processing
ADP Workforce Now
Canadian Payroll Legislation
U.S. Payroll Requirements
Payroll Reconciliation
Benefits Administration
Payroll Reporting
T4 and ROE Preparation
Year-End Filings
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
Pivot Tables
Audit Support
Employee Records Management
Attention to Detail
Confidentiality

Benefits

Benefits Administration
Pension Contributions

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Payroll Specialist
ADP Workforce Now
ADP
Semi-Monthly Payroll
Full-Cycle Payroll
Canadian Payroll Legislation
CRA Requirements
Employment Standards
U.S. Payroll
Payroll Compliance Practitioner
PCP
T4
Records of Employment
ROE
Year-End Filings
Benefits Administration
Pension Contributions
Payroll Deductions
Invoice Reconciliation
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
Pivot Tables
Payroll Audits
Payroll Reporting
Employee Records
Payroll Discrepancies
Off-Cycle Payments
Overtime
Commissions
Payroll Process Improvement

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