With over 34,000 registrants, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (“the College”) is the regulatory body for social workers and social service workers in Ontario. Our mandate is to serve and protect the public interest through self-regulation of the professions.

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the public and promoting ethical and professional practice? Are you a highly motivated professional looking for a challenge? Take the next step in your career with us.

The Role: Administrator, Accounting and Payroll

We are seeking an Administrator, Accounting and Payroll, who is eager to make an impact and play a key role in supporting the College’s financial operations. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services, this is a new position that supports the Manager, Finance with general accounting, financial reporting, payroll preparation, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational and analytical skills and will use accounting and HRIS/payroll software to support financial reconciliations and reporting, and collaborate with Human Resources on benefits and pension administration.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

What you will be doing in the role:

• Manage vendor records and contracts, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with processing and reconciling accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial transactions, while ensuring accurate documentation.
• Assist and prepare payroll and related reconciliations in the HRIS/payroll system.
• Review and audit expense and per diem reports for relevance and accuracy.
• Analyze and audit financial data to identify trends, report discrepancies, and suggest improvements.
• Record and maintain accurate financial data and transactions in Business Central, while running data analysis, and leveraging the system’s capabilities to streamline and automate processes, where applicable.
• Assist in the preparation of cyclical and ad hoc financial reports.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Services to maintain and record fixed assets.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and act as Benefits Administrator for enrolment and termination of plan members and remit premiums and contributions.
• Maintain accurate employee data related to salaries, deductions, employee status and benefits administration.

What you will bring to the role:

• A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 3 years experience in full cycle accounting, payroll or related finance roles.
• CPA designation in progress is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with accounting and HRIS/payroll software (Business Central and ADP), or demonstrated ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Experience working with not-for-profit, regulatory or charity organizations is an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll regulations, accounting principles, tax regulations and familiarity with financial auditing practices.
• Proven experience with payroll preparation (e.g. earnings, deductions, statutory requirements, top-up payments, record of employment).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, exercise good judgment and seek support as necessary.
• Exceptional communication and active listening skills, with the ability to confirm and clarify information.
• Demonstrated experience with handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage routine and standardized tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft 365 tools effectively, with an interest in exploring and adopting new technologies.

Our Core Values:

Ethical: Behaving in a manner that is equitable, inclusive, respectful, kind and upholds the dignity of all individuals.

Accountable: Serving and protecting the public by remaining responsible, responsive and transparent.

Effective: Conducting and providing service in a timely, efficient and impactful manner.

Community-centred: Collaborating with diverse perspectives, interests, and identities to ensure voices are heard, valued, included, and respected.

What we offer:

• The position is a full-time, permanent position.
• Target salary hiring range is $63,380 – $74,840.
• Downtown Toronto office (directly on Line 2 of the TTC).
• Supportive work-life flexibility and a hybrid work model.
• An additional week of paid time off as the College closes between December 25th and January 1st and early office closure on the Friday before a public holiday.
• Competitive benefits package including vision care, dental care, extended health care, enhanced coverage for mental health practitioners, parental leave top-ups and a generous Health Care Spending Account.
• Investing in your professional growth through courses, conferences, cross departmental projects and collaboration.
• The opportunity to be part of an amazing team doing important work!

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

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The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers strives to be diverse, inclusive, fair and equitable and to create an accessible, barrier-free workplace.

If you require Code-protected accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or if you are unable to apply to this position due to a requirement, email us at accessibility@ocswssw.org with subject line “Administrator, Accounting and Payroll” or call 877-828-9380 x206.

Application deadline: January 9, 2026