Senior Payroll Clerk

Job Responsibility: :

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

This position is required to use a personal computer and a variety of software programs at an intermediate level.

Reports to the Payroll Coordinator. Provides work direction to designated staff by assisting in problem resolution and assisting in the coordination of work assignments. Monitors operations to ensure departmental standards are met and payroll data is processed according to established policies and procedures. Performs payroll accounting duties in the accumulating, recording, and processing of data for payroll such as manual payments, accrual bank payouts or adjustments, cancelled payments, WCB net pay calculations. Reconciles Receiver General Payments and period end reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12. Completed Canadian Payroll Association certification for Payroll Compliance Practitioner, plus two years' recent related experience, including one year in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of computerized payroll systems.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.