Payroll Clerk Ii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID:39100

Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation.

Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world's most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world.

Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, decolonization, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

Main Purpose and Function
This position performs moderately complex payroll processing in a computerized payroll function. The incumbent is responsible for receiving, reviewing and processing various documentation on employees for payroll related transactions.

The work involves maintaining clerical records, inputting information into computer system, generating payroll transactions and reports, validating, balancing and correcting entries.

Computations and processing requires accuracy and adherence to applicable laws, regulations, collective agreements and City policies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains and processes employee information records for moderately complex transactions including hires, rehires, terminations, retirements, reassignments, employee status changes and reclassifications. Performs manual calculations of pay and deductions as necessary
Receives, reviews and processes staff action forms for a group of employees. Inputs information into computerized payroll system and checks output and calculations for accuracy and reasonableness
Monitors and makes required adjustments to employees' quotas and entitlements including vacation, overtime, sick leave, statutory holidays, gratuity etc
Generate payroll calculations (evaluations and simulations), check for accuracy and reasonableness and make necessary corrections prior to final payruns
Responds to enquiries and requests for information including on earnings and other payroll related matters from external agencies.
Assist in yearend preparation of employee T4s by checking and balancing data
May be required to assist in basic user testing for system changes

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Completion of grade 12 supplemented with accounting clerical and payroll courses, preferably completion of Canadian Payroll Association courses Level 1 certificate
Considerable related payroll experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of City personnel regulations and collective agreements applicable to wage and salary administration
Considerable knowledge of City regulations and practices with respect to employee benefits and entitlements
Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail in preparing and recording payroll transactions
Ability to make repetitive and arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy, and to adhere to rigid time schedules
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, superiors, departmental officials and representatives from outside agencies. Requires considerable tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
Working knowledge of office methods and procedures and of the uses of standard office equipment, including the ability to operate a calculator
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of doubleentry bookkeeping and reconciling and balancing accounts
Ability to analyze information, identify and resolve problems and communicate resolutions to employees

The City's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time.

However, should circumstances change and the City deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

Business Unit/Department:
Finance, Risk & Supply Chain Management (1150)

Affiliation:
CUPE 15 Non Pks

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time

Position Start Date:
September, 2023

Position End Date:
July, 2024

Salary Information:
Pay Grade GR-018: $30.29 to $35.66 per hour

Application Close:
July 30, 2023

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve.

Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process._ _Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusi