Payroll Coordinator

Solace

Payroll Specialist managing payroll processing and compliance for Canadian and international employees in hybrid work environment. Engaging with dynamic team on accurate financial record-keeping and audits.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$65,000 - CA$75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including compliance with Canadian and international regulations, while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audits. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for payroll transaction analysis and reporting.

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Payroll ProcessingAccounting KnowledgeMicrosoft ExcelAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll CalculationTax WithholdingPayroll ReconciliationJournal EntriesGeneral Ledger EntriesPayroll AccrualsVariance Analysis

Soft Skills

MultitaskingWorking Under PressureMeeting Deadlines

Industry Keywords

WSIBEHTPayroll ComplianceFinancial Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including calculation of wages, deductions, tax withholdings, and issuance of payments to employees and government agencies.
Ensure all payroll withholdings/remittances are accurately processed and filed in a timely manner.
Process Canadian and international payrolls while working with local payroll providers in foreign jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local government regulations and company policies.
Process, record, and reconcile payroll transactions in the accounting system, including WSIB, EHT, and other payroll-related accruals.
Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
Assist with payroll and financial audits as required.
Assist with period-end closing procedures, including month-end payroll accruals and performing variance analysis of month-to-month changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years’ of work experience in a payroll and accounting role.
Basic accounting knowledge and ability to record payroll transactions.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience (pivot tables, sumifs, etc).
High attention to accuracy and detail in working processes and reports.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid-first workplace
Training programs for personal growth