Posted 14 days ago
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
@ adecco
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Adecco is hiring an Accounting and Payroll Specialist on a 3-month temporary contract in Midtown Toronto, with possible extension, paying $35-40/hr. The role runs payroll, benefits and ROE administration alongside accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations, on-site Monday to Friday, with an expected start in late November or early December.
Pay:
$35–$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll and administer benefits and pensions
- Prepare ROEs and year-end tax slips
- Perform accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations
- Generate financial reports and support expense reporting
- Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries
Requirements summary:
- Accounting, finance or payroll degree or diploma
- PCP designation required
- 5+ years payroll and financial operations experience
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills
- Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration |
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adecco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Düsseldorf |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 672 |
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.
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