Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,906
Employers: 3,372

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,234Across 1,041 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.62Across 522 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,156Across 63 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%134 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,408 listings
On-site: 74%7,331 listings

Not specified: <1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (348), Scotiabank (309), CIBC (275).

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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National Bank of Canada
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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Canada
- Full-time
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- Full-time

Optel Group

Payroll Technician

Quebec, QC, G1P 4S6, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Jan 26, 2027
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role managing the full payroll cycle.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

OPTEL is one of the world’s leading providers of traceability systems. Its mission is to leverage innovative technologies to create a better world through responsible capitalism. The company’s renowned solutions ensure the quality of healthcare products and help fight the counterfeiting of medicines and medical devices worldwide. OPTEL also adapts its technologies to a variety of sectors, from healthcare to smart manufacturing and beyond, enabling all industries to benefit from global traceability. OPTEL’s expertise empowers industries to measure, inspect, control, and track a wide range of elements in order to improve product quality and promote a more responsible use of resources.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Payroll Technician to join our Finance team! You will gather, verify, and process payroll-related information. The successful candidate will be responsible for all administrative tasks associated with North American payroll processing.

The candidate must be based in Quebec City.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare payroll for employees in Canada and the United States;
Complete, verify, and process forms and documents required for benefits administration, such as pension plans, leaves of absence, employment insurance, and health insurance;
Ensure automated tracking and maintenance of employee leave banks and overtime;
Prepare and verify pay statements, indicating gross and net earnings and statutory deductions (taxes, insurance, and retirement contributions), in compliance with local regulations where employees are based;
Prepare and enter all journal entries related to the payroll cycle into the accounting software;
Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll and benefits;
Assist in onboarding and training new employees on payroll matters, including benefits, taxes, and RRSPs, based on their work location;
Prepare and verify various reports such as month-end, year-end, CNESST reports, and year-end tax slips;
Assist in reviewing expense reports;
Perform other related duties.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Administration or Accounting, or any equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role managing the full payroll cycle.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel);
Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Proficiency in French (Written and spoken)
Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a strict sense of confidentiality;
Proactive, curious, and resourceful mindset;
Team player with excellent communication and customer service skills;
Experience with ADP platforms is an asset;
Experience with international payroll is an asset.

BENEFITS

Competitive compensation;
Flexible work hours;
Hybrid work schedule (on-site and work-from-home);
Virtual healthcare clinic and Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Group health and dental insurance starting on day one;
Group RRSP and TFSA with employer contribution starting on day one;
On-site amenities (free parking, free EV charging stations, complimentary coffee and fruit);
50% reimbursement on monthly RTC public transit passes;
Multiple committees to get involved in (Impact Committee, Social Club, Health & Safety);
Bright, open-concept spaces and ergonomic workstations;
On-site gym;
Global organization operating across multiple continents.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

OPTEL is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is essential to fostering innovation and creativity. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, and beliefs. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process in which every candidate is evaluated solely on their qualifications, skills, and potential. At OPTEL, each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our collective success, and we celebrate the richness that diversity brings to our team.

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Responsibilities

The Payroll Technician will gather, verify, and process payroll-related information for employees in Canada and the United States. Responsibilities include managing benefits administration, preparing pay statements, entering journal entries, and responding to employee inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Vocational Diploma (DEP) in Administration or Accounting or equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role managing the full payroll cycle is required.

Skills

Payroll processing
Accounting
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Word
Benefits administration
Journal entries
Communication
Customer service
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Confidentiality
ADP platforms
International payroll

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Flexible work hours
Hybrid work schedule
Virtual healthcare clinic
Employee Assistance Program
Group health and dental insurance
Group RRSP
TFSA
Free parking
Free EV charging stations
On-site gym

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Keywords

Payroll Technician
Finance
Traceability systems
North American payroll
Pension plans
Leaves of absence
Employment insurance
Health insurance
Statutory deductions
Accounting software
RRSP
CNESST
Expense reports
Microsoft Office
ADP
International payroll
Administration
Accounting
Full payroll cycle

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