Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Job summary

The specialist will manage accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations using QuickBooks. They will also administer biweekly payroll for approximately 100 employees via Ceridian and support a new membership platform implementation.

Job details

Accounting & Payroll Specialist Location: Toronto, ON, primarily remote with occasional onsite attendance, approximately twice per month Compensation: $25–$30/hour Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills Duration: 2-month contract, 20 hours per week, with potential for full-time hours, extension, or permanent employment About the Opportunity Altis Recruitment is partnering with a member-based regulatory organization to hire an Accounting & Payroll Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play an important role within a small, collaborative finance team. Working closely with an approachable Finance Manager, you will provide hands-on support across accounting and payroll while helping maintain stability during a period of organizational change. The organization is also preparing to implement a new membership management platform, providing valuable exposure to system implementation and process improvement. What’s In It for You You will enjoy a primarily remote schedule, flexible part-time hours, and the opportunity to work independently while remaining closely connected to a supportive manager. For the right candidate, this contract may expand into full-time hours or lead to a longer-term permanent opportunity. Your Responsibilities You’ll process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while maintaining complete and accurate financial records. You’ll complete bank and account reconciliations, review bank statements, and prepare journal entries in QuickBooks. You’ll administer biweekly payroll through Ceridian for approximately 100 salaried employees and council members. You’ll serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions and support employees across Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec. You’ll assist with DocuSign administration and other day-to-day finance processes. You’ll support the financial side of an upcoming membership platform implementation and help improve accounting processes as payments become more automated. Skills and Qualifications 2–3+ years of experience supporting accounting operations and payroll administration. Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Ceridian payroll. Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll processing. Strong technical aptitude, with previous system implementation or process improvement experience considered an asset. Experience within a non-profit, regulatory, association, or member-based organization is an asset. Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, lean finance team. Why Partner with Altis If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

What you’ll do

The specialist will manage accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations using QuickBooks. They will also administer biweekly payroll for approximately 100 employees via Ceridian and support a new membership platform implementation.

Requirements

Candidates need 2-3+ years of experience in accounting and payroll, specifically with QuickBooks and Ceridian. Experience in non-profit or regulatory organizations and a strong technical aptitude for system improvements are considered assets.

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Financial record keeping · Preferred
• Docusign · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Payroll Administration
• QuickBooks
• Ceridian
• DocuSign
• Financial Record Keeping
• Process Improvement
• System Implementation
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector