ACARA Jobs
Payroll/Bookkeeping Specialist
Apply- ID: 556491
- Posted: 1/9/2026
- Location: Markham, ON
- Category: Pro - Accounting/Finance
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
The role will be responsible for performing daily accounting functions, including processing of the company payroll, as well as any other relevant tasks essential to the business as assigned by the General Manager. This role is a key function in maintaining high standard of bookkeeping and financial processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting and control.
Compensation: $61k- $68k
Location: Markham, ON
Work Schedule: In-person
Duration: Full-time (Permanent)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, and G/L activity monitoring
- Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
- Assist in the review and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts for monthly and annual closing requirements
- Coordinate and provide necessary documentation to external auditors for the annual review
- Prepare reports for management on customers, sales, and purchases
- Review the company's accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
- Report on group health, RRSP, WSIB, and HST; act as back up administrator benefits and RRSP programs
- Manage full bi-weekly payroll process cycle, utilizing PayWorks to ensure timely and accurate payroll process
- Collect, verify, and input all payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
- Reconcile monthly billing related to employee benefit programs, and update employee's files as required.
- Implement salary increases and Profit Sharing as directed.
- Generate various payroll reports for management and finance teams.
- Monitor bank account balances for cash flow management and optimization of savings
- Assist in the implementation of any accounting system upgrades
- Prepare bookkeeping for related holding companies
- Issuance of customer credit notes
- Maintaining vendor relations including the prompt payment of all invoices as per the specific credit terms with each vendor
- Establish relationships with customers and manage timely collection of payments
- Other tasks/projects as required
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in accounting capacity and payroll processing
- Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other related field
- Experience using QuickBooks Online or Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an asset
- Knowledge of PayWorks is an asset
- Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook, database management and record keeping
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Detail oriented and organized
- An effective communicator (written and oral) with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Flexible, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines, and solid decision-making skills
- A self-motivator with the ability to work independently
- Able to plan, prioritize, analyze, and execute on multiple tasks and requests
- Required to conduct business with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability
- Able to respond appropriately in pressure situations with a calm and steady demeanor
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.