Payroll Specialist
Solace
Accounting & Finance
Ottawa, ON, Canada
USD 60k-75k / year
Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.
Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.
So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!
About the Role
This position is for a Payroll Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be part of a team of dynamic professionals, working on a large variety of tasks. We are a high-growth company that encourages creative thinking. If you are looking to continue your career in the technology industry, are full of energy, like working in a fluid and fast-paced environment and have excellent attention to detail, then we should speak.
What You’ll Do
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including calculation of wages, deductions, tax withholdings, and issuance of payments to employees and government agencies.
- Ensure all payroll withholdings/remittances are accurately processed and filed in a timely manner.
- Process Canadian and international payrolls while working with local payroll providers in foreign jurisdictions to ensure compliance with local government regulations and company policies.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing payroll insights across the organization, and leading ad-hoc cross-functional payroll projects.
- Process, record, and reconcile payroll transactions in the accounting system, including WSIB, EHT, and other payroll-related accruals.
- Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
- Lead any payroll audits and assist with financial audits as required.
- Assist with period-end closing procedures, including month-end payroll accruals and performing variance analysis of month-to-month changes.
Required Skills
- 3+ years’ of work experience in a payroll and accounting role.
- Strong accounting knowledge and proven ability to record payroll transactions.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (pivot tables, vlookups, hlookups, and advanced functions).
- High attention to accuracy and detail in working processes and reports.
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired Skills and Certifications
- Payroll related certification (CPM, PCP) is an asset.
- Experience with International payroll highly desired.
- Educational background in accounting is an asset.
- Experience using Great Plains or similar accounting system.
Why You’ll Love Working at Solace
At Solace, we’re all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.
- Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
- Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
- Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
- Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
- Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
- Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).
- Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
- Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).
Role Status: EXISTING
Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $60,000-75,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.
Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.
Let’s Talk
Not sure you meet every requirement? That’s okay — we’re more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we’re here to support you.
Thanks to everyone who applies! While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us!
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