Payroll Accountant

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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