Financial Services and Payroll Clerk (12 Month Contract)

Township of Zorra; Thamesford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Township of Zorra seeks a Financial Services and Payroll Clerk for a 12-month contract to manage payroll and provide administrative support to the Finance Division. Candidates should have a background in accounting or business administration, solid knowledge of payroll administration, and strong communication skills. This position offers flexible work arrangements and participation in the OMERS plan.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employee and Family Assistance Plan

Participation in OMERS

Qualifications

• Requires a community college diploma (2 year) in accounting, business administration or payroll.
• Solid knowledge of payroll administration.
• Municipal experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Administer the bi-weekly payroll and monthly equipment production.
• Assist the Manager of Finance with various payroll and accounting tasks.
• Respond to tax inquiries from property owners and others.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Community college diploma in accounting or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Township is seeking an experienced individual for a temporary, 12-month contract in the Financial Services and Payroll Clerk position. The Financial Services and Payroll Clerk position provides complete payroll administration and provides support to the Finance Division. They are also responsible for backup to the front customer service counter.

Purpose of Position:

To provide operational support to the Manager of Finance. To provide a variety of accounting and administrative support services for the efficient operation of the Township with an emphasis on customer service, information/knowledge management, accounting and general administrative support.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer the bi-weekly payroll and monthly equipment production.

2. Assist employees in completing benefit claim forms to receive entitled benefits.

3. Ensure all employee time is allocated correctly to Departmental projects.

4. Assist the Manager of Finance to ensure that all eligible employees are enrolled in the municipal benefit plan, O.M.E.R.S etc.

5. Prepare the Bi-Weekly Payroll information for Revenue Canada, W.S.I.B., Treasurer of Ontario E.H.T., Sun Life, O.M.E.R.S. and others.

6. Maintain payroll records for Township employees.

7. Complete monthly remittances (EHT, CRA, OMERS, WHMIS, etc).

8. Complete New Employee onboarding, manage employee files and manage employee training requirements.

9. To assist in the accounts payable input and vendor files.

10. To assist with tax payments, drain payments and miscellaneous payments received.

11. To assist in responding to tax inquiries by phone and in person from property owners, lawyers and real estate agents.

12. Provide back up support to front counter and phones. Provide administrative and organizational assistance to office staff and outlying departments by typing various correspondence, conducting research, creating forms.

13. Manage Zorra Now advertisers.

Qualifications:

Requires a community college diploma (2 year) in accounting, business administration or payroll. Alternatively, a post-secondary diploma in business administration with a finance option. Municipal experience is preferred, however not required.

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Solid knowledge of payroll administration. Knowledge of various programs, policies and procedures at both the Township and the County e.g. staff positions, roles and responsibilities, application and processing requirements, local vs. County responsibilities, County and Township boundaries and road jurisdictions etc. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and Interpersonal skills for dealing with the public, Councillors, and other members of the staff.

Benefits:

The hourly wage range for this position is $29.14-$35.74 and is based on a 35-hour work week; with flexible work arrangements, including occasional hybrid work. Zorra also offers participation in OMERS. Employee and Family Assistance Plan is available.

Application Details

Please submit your resume in PDF format before 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 25, 2025, to Jenna Gallman at [e-mail].

All current graduates and pursuing students with either business or payroll diplomas are encouraged to apply. The Township of Zorra would like to thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Zorra Township is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Corporation. Zorra Township promotes representational and employment equity to represent and serve our communities well. Zorra Township is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Studies have shown that women and minorities are less likely to apply for posted vacancies unless they meet every single qualification. Zorra Township is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages you to apply if you’re excited about this role. You may be the right candidate even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description. Zorra Township is committed to fostering an accessible and equitable recruitment process for all applicants. The Township will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure the applicant’s full participation if requested. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, resumes are only accepted in response to advertised vacancies and will be used for the purposes of determining eligibility for employment only. We appreciate all resumes, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. If you require any document in an accessible format, contact us via email, in person, by telephone, or in writing using the contact information above.

For full job description visit: www.zorra.ca/our-township/employment/