Payroll Specialist

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Fully remote work arrangement within Canada (Ontario-based flexibility), 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Standard weekday schedule)ContractMiddle
Salary27 CAD per hour
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Job Details

Experience
5+ years
Required Skills
Data AnalysisMicrosoft Excel

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • PCP payroll certification is required.
  • 5+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing.
  • Strong experience preparing payroll journal entries and payroll-related reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with payroll systems, preferably ADP.
  • Exposure to accounts payable payroll functions is an asset.
  • Experience with payroll tax reporting and year-end processes is highly desirable.
  • Background in corporate or multi-province payroll environments is an advantage.
  • Experience in insurance or financial services industries is preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality standards.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing accurately and within required timelines.
  • Handle payroll-related accounts payable tasks when required.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
  • Prepare and post payroll journal entries and support financial reporting activities.
  • Review and validate payroll tax filings, including quarterly reports and year-end reconciliations.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and data inconsistencies.
  • Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential payroll records in compliance with policies.
  • Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Use payroll systems such as ADP to process, validate, and update payroll data.
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