Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist - Permanent - 19265

About The Opportunity

Our client, located in the west end of Ottawa, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist to join their finance team. This permanent opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role combining full-cycle accounts payable, payroll administration, and month-end accounting responsibilities. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting day-to-day finance operations in a collaborative environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, including PO and non-PO invoices
• Prepare cheque runs and electronic payments
• Maintain vendor records and reconcile vendor accounts
• Monitor cash requirements related to vendor payments
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Complete monthly HST reconciliations and prepare remittances
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and journal entries
• Perform general ledger and bank reconciliations
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements
• Review and process employee expense reports
• Maintain fixed asset records and reconcile prepaid expenses
• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Process Canadian payroll using Ceridian PowerPay (or similar payroll software)
• Prepare payroll remittances and statutory filings including WSIB, EHT, T4s, ROEs, taxable benefits, and other government reporting
• Reconcile payroll and employee benefit accounts for audit purposes
• Assist with additional accounting and finance projects as required

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Experience in full-cycle accounts payable and Canadian payroll processing
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory remittances, and government reporting requirements
• Experience performing reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end accounting
• Experience working with ERP/accounting software and electronic payment platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support the broader finance team

About the Job

• Salary: $60,000 to $73,000 DOE
• Hybrid environment, at least 2 days a week onsite
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP with 3% employer matching
• Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team within a well-established organization
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Occasional overtime may be required during peak periods

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to ***email_hidden***. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19265.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.