Payroll Accountant

The Salvation Army in Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canada is seeking an experienced payroll professional to oversee day-to-day payroll operations at the Territorial Headquarters and support divisions nationwide.

You will manage deductions, year-end processes, reporting, and payroll disbursement cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with ministries, units and staff across Canada. The role requires a meticulous, service‑oriented approach and knowledge of Canadian payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Three-year college diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum two years of full-cycle payroll experience, including unionized Canada-wide environments.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, HR systems, and compliant practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely distribution of payroll documents and outputs.
• Manage employee and officer payroll deductions, including union dues, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Coordinate reconciliations, remittances, and disbursements to external agencies, vendors, unions, and charities.
• Provide payroll support by addressing inquiries from employees, officers, pensioners, and units across the territory.
• Support year-end payroll activities and regulatory submissions with accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare payroll-related financial information, analyses, and reports for organizational decision-making.
• Generate payroll, salary, and budget worksheets to support workforce planning and reporting.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Contribute to salary disclosures and annual financial statement information.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Three-year college diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

HR software

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position PurposeThe incumbent assists with the day-to-day operation of the payroll staff at the Territorial Headquarters of The Salvation Army and in providing support related to payroll programs for The Salvation Army divisions, units, and ministries.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee payroll operations and reporting processes, ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of payroll documents, records, and related reporting outputs.
• Manage employee and officer payroll deductions, including union dues, garnishments, charitable contributions, and other statutory or voluntary deductions.
• Coordinate the timely reconciliation, remittance, and disbursement of payroll deductions to external agencies, vendors, unions, and charitable organizations.
• Provide payroll support and guidance by responding to and resolving inquiries from employees, officers, pensioners, ministry units, and divisional stakeholders.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting requirements, and compliance processes to ensure accurate financial and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare payroll-related financial information, analyses, and reports to support organizational reporting and decision-making.
• Generate payroll, salary, and budget worksheets to assist with workforce planning, financial management, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain payroll documentation and records to support internal, external, and regulatory audit activities.
• Contribute to the preparation of salary disclosures, annual financial statement information, and other payroll accounting deliverables.
• Lead and support special projects, process improvements, and other payroll-related initiatives while performing additional duties as assigned.

EducationAndExperienceQualifications

• Completion of a three-year college diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of full-cycle payroll experience, including exposure to a unionized environment operating across Canada.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes, HR systems, and key business practices within an integrated, cross-functional environment.
• Experience supporting payroll-related system implementations, upgrades, or process enhancements.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and PC-based applications, including the ability to manage and analyze payroll data accurately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to respond effectively to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and building positive working relationships.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills in a fast-paced payroll environment.
• Ability to support and uphold The Salvation Army’s mission, values, and health and safety policies and procedures.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $58,531.20 to $73,174.40 with a maximum of $87,817.60.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.