Payroll Specialist - 100% Remote (OTTAWA, ON)

Payroll Specialist — Remote Dynamic remote opportunity in the insurance sector for an experienced payroll professional with expertise in full-cycle payroll processing, payroll systems, and financial reporting. This role offers exposure to complex payroll operations, collaboration with HR and Finance teams, and the opportunity to contribute in a fast-paced corporate environment with strong growth potential. What is in it for you:

• Hourly salary of $27.
• 4-month contract.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Weekday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Occasional early morning or late evening work may be required.
• Fully remote position within Ontario.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Manage accounts payable related payroll tasks as required.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries.
• Review and verify quarterly payroll tax reports for accuracy.
• Support year-end payroll processing, including reconciliations and reporting activities.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies or data issues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
• Support ad hoc payroll matters as they arise.
• Use payroll systems, including ADP, to enter, update, and validate payroll information.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• PCP payroll certification.
• 5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and payroll reports.
• Experience with payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Experience with accounts payable related payroll tasks is considered an asset.
• Experience with quarterly payroll tax reporting and year-end payroll processing is considered an asset.
• Experience in a corporate or multi-province payroll environment is considered an asset.
• Insurance or finance industry background preferred.
• UK payroll experience is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong documentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve ad hoc payroll issues.

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