Payroll Clerk

Work setting

• General office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing systems
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Prepare monthly statements
• Complete and submit documentations for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Compile statistics and reports
• Maintain payroll
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
• Perform data entry

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Canadian Payroll Association's�(CPA) payroll compliance practitioner�(PCP)

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Accounting software

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player