Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Accounting and Payroll Specialist (3-months | potential extension)
Location: Midtown Toronto, ON (TTC accessible)
Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 3 months, with potential for extension
Pay rate: $35-40/hr, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting and Payroll Specialist to join their team on an immediate, temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to support payroll operations and financial administration within a collaborative and professional environment. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with financial systems, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies

• Administer employee benefits, pension contributions, and payroll-related documentation

• Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end tax slips, and other payroll compliance requirements

• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries in a professional and timely manner

• Enter and maintain financial data within accounting and payroll systems

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

• Perform account reconciliations and support monthly financial processes

• Generate routine financial reports and assist with data analysis as required

• Support expense reporting and documentation processes

• Maintain organized financial records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information

• Provide administrative support to the finance team and assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration, or a related field

• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration and financial operations

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, benefits administration, and payroll compliance requirements

• Experience with accounting and payroll software systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We're Looking For

• Highly organized and process-driven professional

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Commitment to accuracy, deadlines, and customer service

This opportunity would be starting late November/early December, and therefore our client is looking to start interviewing sooner than later. If you're an accounting and payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing payroll accuracy with financial administration, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.