Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator

Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator Are you someone who spots inefficiencies, enjoys solving problems, and is always looking for a smarter way to get things done? Pay: CA$45,000–$60,000 per year

Job Type
Full-time, Permanent Work

Location:
Watford, ON Why You'll Love Working With Us A Team That Values Ideas: Work with a collaborative team that welcomes initiative and fresh thinking. Casual Dress Code: Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable work environment. Variety & Challenge: Support multiple businesses, solve problems, and keep your work interesting. Improve, Innovate & Automate: Identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and explore automation. If you see a better way, we want to hear it What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of payroll and accounts payable while helping our finance operations become more accurate, efficient, and scalable. Payroll Administration Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time. Maintain employee payroll records, benefits information, and supporting documentation. Prepare payroll reports and support required tax and statutory filings. Assist with CRA remittances, T4s, Records of Employment (ROEs), WSIB, and Employer Health Tax (EHT). Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies. Ensure payroll deadlines are met, including processing on or around public holidays when required. Accounts Payable & Financial Administration Manage vendor invoices, approvals, payments, and account reconciliations. Maintain accurate vendor records and financial documentation. Investigate discrepancies, identify unusual transactions, and resolve issues. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to address outstanding payments and invoice questions. Support accounts receivable and general bookkeeping as needed. Process Improvement & Automation Identify inefficiencies and opportunities to improve existing workflows. Explore ways to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual data entry. Use technology, Excel, and appropriate AI or automation tools to improve productivity. Identify the root cause of recurring errors and implement practical solutions. Develop more efficient, consistent processes as the business grows. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who takes initiative, thinks critically, and enjoys making things work better. You'll likely thrive in this role if you are: Analytical: You investigate discrepancies and look beyond the surface to understand the root cause. Proactive: You identify problems and take action rather than waiting to be told what to do. Results-driven: You take ownership and follow through until the job is done. Detail-oriented: You understand that accuracy and compliance are essential when handling payroll and financial information. Improvement-minded: You naturally question inefficient processes and look for better ways to work. Tech-savvy: You're interested in automation, AI tools, and using technology to eliminate repetitive work. Independent: You're comfortable making decisions within your responsibilities and working with minimal day-to-day supervision. Collaborative: You communicate clearly and work effectively with finance, HR, and department leaders. We're looking for someone who can balance getting the job done accurately today with finding ways to do it better tomorrow. What You'll Get CA$45,000–$60,000 annual salary, based on experience. A casual dress code and collaborative team environment. Variety through supporting multiple businesses. Opportunities to contribute ideas and improve how work gets done. The chance to explore process improvements and automation as our organization grows. Qualifications Required: A diploma or degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field. At least 3 years of combined accounts payable and payroll experience. Knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements, including CRA remittances and applicable statutory filings. Experience with accounting software, preferably QuickBooks Online. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and reconciliations. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage confidential information and meet recurring deadlines. Flexibility to process payroll on or around public holidays when required. Preferred: A payroll designation or additional payroll training. Experience with accounts receivable and general bookkeeping. Benefits administration experience. Experience improving workflows or implementing automation. Familiarity with AI tools and technology that can streamline administrative processes. Group benefits plan. Group RRSP. Collaborative team environment. Casual dress code. Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency. What Success Looks Like Taking ownership of payroll and accounts payable processes. Ensuring employee