Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Altis; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Altis Recruitment is partnering with a member-based regulatory organization to hire an Accounting & Payroll Specialist. This role offers a primarily remote schedule with occasional onsite attendance, and a 2-month contract at 20 hours per week, with potential for extension or move to full-time.

You will manage accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll for ~100 staff using QuickBooks and Ceridian, while supporting process improvements during system implementation.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience supporting accounting operations and payroll.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and Ceridian payroll.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in non-profit, regulatory, association, or member-based organization is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while maintaining complete and accurate financial records.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations, review bank statements, and prepare journal entries in QuickBooks.
• Administer biweekly payroll through Ceridian for approximately 100 salaried employees and council members.
• Serve as a point of contact for payroll-related questions and support employees across Ontario, Alberta, and Quebec.
• Assist with DocuSign administration and other day‑to‑day finance processes.
• Support the financial side of an upcoming membership platform implementation and help improve accounting processes as payments become more automated.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Payroll processing

QuickBooks

Ceridian

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

QuickBooks

Ceridian payroll

Job description

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.