Payroll Accountant

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 strong 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.