Accounting Specialist

Elby Professional Recruitment View all jobs

  • Niagara Falls, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
","library":"fa-solid"},"layout":"horizontal","toggle":"burger"}" data-widget_type="nav-menu.default">Find Your Next OpportunitySearch our current openings and apply online today.Accounting SpecialistPosted: 04/06/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Job Number: 6874 Pay Rate: 65,000-85,000Job DescriptionOur client, a vibrant business near the Niagara area, is seeking an adaptable and meticulous Accounting Specialist who can tackle their HR, Payroll & Accounting tasks. This role is pivotal in supporting the organization's revamping, aimed at accelerating change and enhancing operational efficiency.This is an excellent opportunity for a "go-getter" to contribute to a changing environment, streamline critical financial and HR processes, and support a customer-focused operation. This position is ideal for candidate who are eager to learn, so whether you are early on in your career looking to gain some experience, or have some solid years under your belt, looking for a long-term role, this could be for you!What our client has to offer:
  • Competitive salary range dependent on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits program, including three weeks of vacation.
  • Opportunity to impact process improvements and contribute to organizational evolution.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform core payroll and accounting administration, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of financial and employee data.
  • Oversee payroll administration for salaried and hourly staff, reviewing hours worked, schedules, overtime, and submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Reconcile payroll reports, deductions, benefits, and employer contributions while supporting payroll audits and year-end reporting.
  • Perform AP data entry and assist with AR coordination, maintaining accurate and well-documented financial records.
  • Support month-end, year-end, and audit processes related to payroll, labour costs, and financial documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Finance to support financial controls, strengthen processes, and maintain operational integrity.
  • Maintain and administer confidential employee records, compensation data, organizational charts, and personnel files.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, scheduling, and workplace matters, exercising discretion and professionalism.
  • Support workforce planning, HR policy administration, and compliance with employment legislation.
Qualifications:
  • Either candidates with 2-3 years of experience looking to develop their skills, OR someone with several years of experience looking for a long-term role.
  • Skilled in core accounting functions, including a basic understanding of payroll is ideal
  • A "go-getter" attitude with the ability to identify and understand processes that need optimization
  • Ability to be on-site in Niagara 5 days a week
#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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