Payroll & Accounts Specialist in Thornhill | $60k/annually (2025-07-31)

IS2 Staffing Services; Toronto, Vaughan; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing services company in Thornhill is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Specialist to manage payroll duties, ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, and reconcile accounting records. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting with at least 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, and advanced Excel skills. Benefits include extended health care, on-site parking, and paid time off.

Benefits

Extended health care

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of direct payroll and accounts experience.
• Strong understanding of Canadian payroll regulations.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff.
• Generate and submit statutory filings and year-end forms.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication ability

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IS2 Workforce Solutions is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Specialist in Thornhill.

Job Summary

The Payroll & Accounts Specialist is responsible for processing bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on time, while handling specific accounting and administrative tasks. You’ll ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, maintain confidentiality, and support intercompany transactions, invoicing, and accounting system reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi‑weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried staff, including regular pay, overtime, vacation, sick leave, and other accruals.
• Enter and manage payroll data, such as new hirings, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian payroll regulations, Employment Standards, and tax legislation (EI, CPP, WSIB, etc.)
• Generate and submit statutory filings and year‑end forms (T4, T4A, ROEs).
• Manage intercompany transactions and issue invoices to major clients.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support monthly bank reconciliations via QuickBooks.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll and accounting data, fix discrepancies, and make journal entries.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and support payroll system upgrades or improvements.
• Maintain secure and accurate payroll records, protecting sensitive information.

Qualifications & Skills

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct payroll and accounts experience; preference for candidates with manufacturing, unionized, or project‑based background.
• Strong understanding of federal and provincial payroll regulations and Canadian payroll legislation.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, V‑lookup).
• Excellent attention to detail, data analysis, and organizational skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal abilities for working with staff, management, and external partners.
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential payroll and financial data.
• Start Date: July 28, 2025
• Salary: $60,000 per year
• Languages Required: Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Benefits: Extended health care, on‑site parking, paid time off

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Join a supportive finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Play a pivotal role in key financial processes, from payroll to intercompany invoicing.
• Grow your career with opportunities to improve payroll systems, gain cross‑training in accounting, and support year‑end processes.

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