Payroll Accountant

The Salvation Army in Canada

Payroll Accountant managing payroll operations, deductions, reporting, and compliance for The Salvation Army’s Canadian divisions. Supporting financial analysis, audits, year-end activities, and payroll improvements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$58,531 - CA$87,818 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, including full-cycle payroll management, compliance, and reporting. Proficient in payroll systems and data analysis, with a strong commitment to customer service and organizational excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Payroll ExperiencePayroll Systems ProficiencyUnionized Environment ExperienceData Analysis SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementFinancial ReportingPayroll Data AnalysisPayroll DocumentationPayroll ComplianceBudget Worksheet GenerationReconciliation ProcessesDeductions ManagementProcess ImprovementHR Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service OrientationEffective Inquiry ResponsePositive Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

PC-Based ApplicationsPayroll Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsFinancial ManagementCharitable ContributionsGarnishmentsStatutory DeductionsHealth and Safety PoliciesThe Salvation Army MissionUnion DuesAudit ActivitiesCross-Functional Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with the day-to-day operation of payroll staff at Territorial Headquarters
Provide payroll program support to divisions, units, and ministries
Oversee payroll operations and reporting processes
Manage employee and officer payroll deductions, including union dues, garnishments, charitable contributions, and statutory or voluntary deductions
Coordinate reconciliation, remittance, and disbursement of deductions to external agencies, vendors, unions, and charitable organizations
Respond to and resolve payroll inquiries from employees, officers, pensioners, ministry units, and divisional stakeholders
Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, and compliance processes
Prepare payroll-related financial information, analyses, and reports
Generate payroll, salary, and budget worksheets for workforce planning and financial management
Maintain payroll documentation and records for audit activities
Contribute to salary disclosures, annual financial statement information, and payroll accounting deliverables
Lead and support special projects, process improvements, and other payroll-related initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a three-year college diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Minimum two years of full-cycle payroll experience
Experience in a unionized environment operating across Canada
Knowledge of payroll processes, HR systems, and key business practices in an integrated, cross-functional environment
Experience supporting payroll system implementations, upgrades, or process enhancements
Proficiency with payroll systems and PC-based applications
Ability to manage and analyze payroll data accurately
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to respond effectively to employee and stakeholder inquiries
Commitment to high-quality customer service and positive working relationships
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to support and uphold The Salvation Army’s mission, values, and health and safety policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential to experience flexibility at work
Health and dental benefits
Paid vacation and sick time
RRSPs
Opportunities to expand skills and advance careers
Culture of continuous learning and growth
Reasonable accommodation upon request