Robert Half is seeking a Part-Time Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist for an exciting opportunity with a company in the technology industry . This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting and payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing finance, payroll, administrative, and HR-related responsibilities. This is a hybrid, part-time contract opportunity based in Toronto , requiring limited weekly in-office support for operational tasks, with flexibility for the remaining hours (20-25 hours per week total).
Responsibilities:
Accounting and Finance
- Process weekly vendor payment runs using QuickBooks Online and Plooto
- Manage invoice coding and entry into QuickBooks Online using procurement and expense management systems
- Oversee the accounting inbox, respond to vendor inquiries, and coordinate with external support resources
- Upload receipts and code corporate credit card transactions
- Record monthly cash activity, including payments, payroll, transfers, bank fees, and credit card transactions
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including prepaid expense amortization and fixed asset depreciation
- Support payment system implementation initiatives
- Assist with annual audit and tax support requests
- Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian statutory requirements
- Handle additional ad hoc finance responsibilities as needed
Payroll and HR Administration
- Administer bi-monthly payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees
- Complete Records of Employment and other required leave-related documentation
- Administer Canadian and U.S. benefits, ensuring accuracy across billing and payroll records
- Maintain compliance with statutory payroll and HR requirements
- Support additional ad hoc HR-related tasks as needed
In-Office Operations
- Collect, open, and sort physical mail
- Scan invoices and packing slips into internal systems
- Order office and kitchen supplies for the onsite team
- Support additional in-office administrative tasks as required
- 3+ years of experience in accounting
- 3+ years of experience administering payroll, benefits, and leave requirements
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks Online
- Experience with ADP, Float, Plooto, and Prendio is preferred
- Startup experience is highly preferred.
- Previous experience working in the Technology industry experience is an asset
- Confident self-starter with the ability to work independently, identify issues, and implement solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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