Payroll Specialist 12 Month Contract

Job Description

Our client, a rapidly growing organization with employees across Canada and the US, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team near the Fredericton, NB area.  This is a 12-Month contract position.

As the successful candidate, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while supporting employees, management, and external agencies in a fast-paced and engaged environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Process accurate and timely Canadian and US payrolls, with focus on Quebec requirements
• Collect, analyze, and verify payroll data, ensuring integrity throughout the payroll cycle
• Review timesheets, validate hours, and calculate special payments in compliance with legislation
• Administer payroll documentation, recordkeeping, and employee file maintenance
• Support payroll audits, reporting, and year-end procedures (T4s, T4As, W2s, Relevé 1s, etc.)
• Resolve payroll issues and process adjustments as needed
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and service
• Provide excellent internal customer service to employees and management
• Perform other payroll and administrative duties as assigned

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• College diploma in Accounting, Business, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume payroll environment
• Professional payroll certification (PCP) or demonstrated payroll expertise
• Experience with full-cycle payroll, including complex tax calculations
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and strong computer/system proficiency
• Experience with ADP or Jonas is an asset

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Trish Carey, Recruitment Consultant at trish@administrativestaffing.ca. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.

Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.