Payroll Accountant

Job in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, T8L, Canada

Listing for: Robert Half

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22

Job specializations:

Accounting
Payroll, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk

Robert Half has partnered up with an industry leader to identify a Payroll Accountant to join their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong payroll processing experience, benefits administration knowledge, and a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and employee service. The Payroll Accountant will also have general oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable & general accounting tasks assisting the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on time for salaried, hourly, and/or contract employees.

Payroll volumes of 200 employees

Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.

Maintain payroll and benefits records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

Reconcile payroll registers, benefit invoices, deductions, remittances, and related accounts.

Coordinate payroll submissions and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable legislation.

Support year-end payroll activities, including tax forms, reconciliations, and audits.

Liaise with benefit providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll and benefits issues in a timely manner.

Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, vacation balances, and benefits coverage.

Assist with leave administration, pension/RRSP programs, and other employee compensation-related processes.

Contribute to process improvements, reporting, and documentation related to payroll and benefits administration.

Assist the Controller with accounts payable, accounts receivable and other ad-hoc accounting tasks

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