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Payroll Technician

Payroll Technician

The City of SurreySurrey, British Columbia, Canada
20 days ago
Salary
CA$38.98 hourly
Job description

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city-and their careers-forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary

Scope

This is a specialized, complex, clerical position, responsible for the processing of all aspects of payroll in a timely, accurate and efficient manner. Considerable responsibility and independence of action is exercised, working within set guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Collect data.
  • Process and distribute timely bi-weekly payroll payments.
  • Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate payroll records.
  • Administer corporate policies.
  • Check payroll material and data submitted for conformity with legislation, regulations, agreements and procedures.
  • Prepare accurate payroll documents and complete assignments by required deadlines.
  • Respond to inquiries from staff, outside agencies and others.

Qualifications

  • Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by payroll and accounting courses equivalent to Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) courses.
  • A minimum of 5 years recent payroll experience in a large computerized setting, the last three being in positions of significant complexity and responsibility.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification through National Payroll Institute or equivalent.
  • Previous PeopleSoft experience is an asset.
  • You are able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, work in a team setting and have good organizational and time-management skills. In addition, you are able to perform and succeed under the pressure of deadlines. You will also have good knowledge of current payroll and benefit law, issues, processes and systems. You will also possess good working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping, mainframe computer and PC applications, including Excel and Word for Windows.

    Other Information

    Number of Job Openings : 1

    Hourly Rate : $35.71 (2024 Rates)

    Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $35.71 Step 2 (6 Months) $36.72 Step 3 (18 Months) $37.91 Step 4 (30 Months) $38.98

    Conditions of Employment

    This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

    Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

    Closing Date

    This job will be posted until February 11, 2025.

    Our Values

    Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community