PAYROLL ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)

Payroll Technician

Part Time (Regular) Payroll Technician - 12 months per - 35 hours per week
School Board Office
Immediately
The awarded applicant will be required to join the CUPE Local 748 Union and have a Criminal Record Check (submitted by the employer).
Prepares and distributes the payroll for staff, ensuring that all regulatory and contractual requirements related to payroll are maintained.
Inputs and retrieves data including information related to new employees, changes in employee status, assignments, etc.
Tracks employee absences and manages accrual banks.
Calculates payroll deductions including income tax, pension, and benefit premiums.
Performs pay and benefits adjustments including increments, leaves of absence, sick leave, WorkSafe BC claims, vacation, and payroll deductions.
Runs payrolls, including editing and balancing batches, running payroll processing programs, updating payroll system history, and balancing payroll to control figures.
Prepares and maintains payroll documents and reports in accordance with policy and legislation (e.g. WorkSafeBC reports, records of employment, income tax statements and Service Canada summaries).
Performs payroll reconciliations to payroll liability accounts and employee time banks, and preparing adjusting journal entries
Responds to inquiries from employees, CRA and other agencies regarding pay and benefits, including pension, and refers staff to appropriate agencies for further guidance.

Training in Payroll accounting with a designation as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner from the Canadian Payroll Association
Two years’ experience in payroll and benefits administration
Specific knowledge of the current payroll system utilized by School District No. 8 and accounting experience/education would be an asset.

Customer service expertise, and proficiency in building relationships.
Current knowledge of Federal and Provincial payroll regulations and the Employment Standards Act.
Advanced knowledge of computer software in a Windows environment, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, Microsoft Office, and web-based applications.
Ability to understand and implement office procedures.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload with limited supervision including managing requests and problem-solving.
Adhere to District policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Work with minimal supervision, following established practices and/or methods.
School District 8 supports equity hiring for Indigenous applicants.
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