Payroll Officer - Education Centre - Jobs in Airdrie, AB

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Payroll Officer - FinanceEducation CentreCompany OverviewAs a rapidly growing school division in Alberta, Rocky View Schools (RVS) supports the educational needs of more than 27,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in 53 schools to ensure they learn, belong and succeed.RVS is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy including the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations; the Tsuutina Nation, the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.Our team is committed to creating positive, safe and inclusive environments for students to learn and for staff to work together. RVS encourages applications from individuals who can help shape and embody our core values of Leadership, People, Community and Innovation, and support our vision that RVS is a world-class learning organization where all students achieve their absolute best.The OpportunityRocky View Schools (RVS) is seeking an outstanding professional for a continuing, full-time (35 hrs/week) position of Payroll Officer join our dynamic team. The Payroll Officer prepares reports and processes all compensation and payroll deductions for both employee and employer. The incumbent is an effective communicator with excellent organization, prioritization, time management and customer service skills.ResponsibilitiesCreates, reviews, and evaluates payroll practices and procedures to improve services and accuracyCoordinates and processes payroll for all RVS employees; ensures employees are correctly and appropriately paid in accordance with federal and provincial regulation and the Board’s collective agreement or terms of employmentAdministers, reconciles and or/remits a variety of documents related to employee hires, terminations, retirements and various benefits entitlementsPerforms timesheet calculation and data entry; benefit deduction calculations; reporting and filing; pay increases; wage garnishments; workers compensation payments; deferred compensation; direct deposit submission; distribution of pay statementsPrepares and verifies statements and record of earning for employees, indicating gross and net salaries, deductions (such as taxes, dues, insurances, pensions etc.)Processes payroll audits, employment insurance claims, employment verifications, sick and vacation accruals and employment correspondenceCompiles payroll information utilizing several software applications, including but not limited to Powerschool Atrieve, Microsoft Office, Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund (ATRF), Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), and Service Canada web programsAssists in completing various payroll projects by conducting research, gathering information and generate reports for employees, supervisors, or outside agencies in a timely mannerEducation/ExperiencePayroll Compliance Practitioner certificationTwo-year certificate from college or technical school in areas of accounting, bookkeeping, and/or payroll administrationThree to five years successful experience in complete payroll process functions, preferably in a school division or large organizationExperience in performing bookkeeping and accounting functions is considered an assetKnowledge and Skills:Thorough knowledge of organization, payroll procedures and current government regulationsAbility to meet strict payroll reporting deadlines, while exposed to frequent interruptions and/or dealing with challenging customer service situationsAttention to detail and consistency in process applicationAbility to think critically, problem-solve, and provide favorable resolutions to conflictsAbility to work independently, with strong planning, organization and executions skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external clientsRocky View Schools Benefits3 weeks Vacation pro-rated based on start date11 Earned Days pro-rated based on start dateHybrid (one day a week, working remotely) with Supervisor approvalFlex Benefits Plan (Extended health, Dental, Wellness/Health Care Spending Account, Tax Free Savings Account and Registered Retirement Savings Plan)Defined Pension PlanProfessional development and training opportunitiesFree parkingPre-employment RequirementsThe successful candidate must submit a current Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 30 days of the start of your employmentProof of qualifications/education as required by the positionOpen to: Internal and External applicantsSalary: $35.05 - $42.57 per hourHo w to ApplyWe request all applications be placed through http://rockyview.simplication.com/. Applications must include your cover letter, resume and contact information of three professional references.Quote Job Code: #3334353Closing Date: On or before September 23, 2022 by 4:30 pm.Rocky View SchoolsHuman Resourceswww.rockyview.ab.ca/careers/current_opportunitiiesWe appreciate and consider all applications; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted via email or by phone for an interview. Please ensure your online profile information is up to date so there is no delay in contacting youQuick Apply

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