Payroll & Accounting Clerk

David Aplin Recruiting; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Clerk for a full-time permanent position in Edmonton. The role involves processing payroll and supporting accounting tasks in a collaborative finance team. Ideal candidates possess strong payroll compliance knowledge and experience with ADP Workforce Now, alongside a high attention to detail and discretion due to access to confidential employee data.

Benefits

Vacation Allowance

Extended Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of payroll/accounting experience is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and bookkeeping practices.
• High attention to detail and discretion due to access to sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
• Assist with journal entries, invoicing, and month-end close.
• Manage tasks related to onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Bookkeeping practices

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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We’re supporting a longstanding client in their confidential search for a Payroll & Accounting Clerk. This role blends payroll processing and general accounting support and would suit someone comfortable working with sensitive employee data in a close-knit, process-driven environment.

About the Opportunity
Reporting into a collaborative finance team, this position plays a key role in payroll processing, as well as assisting with journal entries, invoicing, and general month-end duties. Some exposure to HR paperwork (e.g., onboarding and terminations) is included, though all decision-making remains centralized with the HR lead and hiring managers.
Location:Edmonton
Type:Full-Time Permanent (Open to Temp-to-Perm)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Processing semi-monthly payroll through ADP Workforce Now (hourly + salaried staff)
• Updating employee records and assisting with ROEs, benefits, and year-end T4s
• Supporting accounting with journal entries, invoice entry, order confirmations, and month-end close
• Assisting with AR/AP functions as needed
• Managing admin tasks related to onboarding, offboarding, and job postings
• Handling confidential payroll and compensation data with discretion

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3 years of payroll/accounting experience
• Exposure to ADP Workforce Now is essential
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and general bookkeeping practices
• Some HR exposure is a plus, though this is not a decision-making HR role
• High attention to detail and discretion required due to access to salary and personnel data
• Strong communication and comfort working both independently and in a collaborative team setting

Compensation:

• $52,000–$54,000 annually
• Vacation Allowance
• Extended Health Benefits

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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