Payroll Technician

The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 invites applications for a Payroll Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation of payroll for the Municipal District of Bonnyville, Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority and Bonnyville & District Centennial Centre including all necessary reporting and documentation to ensure compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Gather, track and review time records of employees for accuracy and proper categorization including project/equipment usage costing.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, as well as monthly payroll for Council.
• Adhere to deadlines in accordance with payroll policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Ensure staff records and supporting documents pertaining to new hires, terminations and changes are accurate and in accordance with payroll compliance, legislation, and collective agreements.
• Ensure accuracy of the payroll system and records for individual employees and make necessary changes.
• Maintain confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards.
• Ensure accuracy of accruals.
• Issue Records of Employment and assist with the preparation of T4’s and T4-A’s.
• Assist in the preparation and application of accounting standards to all financial matters such as reconciliations of payroll GLs, remittances and adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure applicable remittances are created.
• Perform other related duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Completion of National Payroll Institute Payroll Compliance Professional Designation and be a member in good standing.
• Must adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct as set out by the National Payroll Institute/Payroll Standards Canada
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience within a complex payroll environment.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in accounting and how it relates to payroll.
• Thorough knowledge of payroll compliance, legislation, and Alberta Employment Standard.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced strict deadline driven environment.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Excellent inter-personal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Avanti software will be a asset.
• Prior municipal government experience will be considered an asset.
• Ability to handle confidential material and protect it from disclosure.
• Excellent experience of Microsoft Office products.
• Provide a Driver’s Abstract if required.

Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.

All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:
Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
Attn: Human Resources
Postal Bag 1010
Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7
Fax: 780-826-4524
Closing Date for Applications: April 19, 2024

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $40.81 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-19