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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