We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join a contract opportunity based in Ontario. This role is suited to an accounting specialist who can manage payroll-related reconciliations, support financial close activities, and work collaboratively with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgement, and the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple employee groups and pay cycles. This is a Contract position.
Responsibilities:
- Reconcile payroll balance sheet and related accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Contribute to month-end close by preparing payroll journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules tied to payroll activity.
- Review employer-paid obligations, statutory deductions, taxes, and remittances to confirm completeness and accuracy.
- Validate payroll information across several employee populations, including hourly, salaried, emergency services, and post-employment payroll streams within a bi-weekly cycle.
- Work closely with internal partners in Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to address reconciliation issues and improve data accuracy.
- Provide accounting support related to recent payroll system changes, including follow-up activities after the move from a legacy system to a new platform.
- Recommend and help implement stronger payroll accounting procedures, internal controls, and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare documentation for audits and respond to requests for payroll accounting support while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards.
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