Payroll Administrator

Light Magazine; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Regent Christian Academy Society is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll for salaried and hourly staff on semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles. This is a 18-month fixed-term contract based in Sullivan, on-site, starting January 2027.

The role reports to the Director of Finance and requires strong attention to detail, integrity and compliance with CRA remittances. Candidates should have 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting, familiarity

Qualifications

• 3–5 years payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting.
• A degree in Accounting/Finance is beneficial.
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification.
• Proficient in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure salaried and hourly employees are paid accurately on semi-monthly and bi-weekly cycles.
• Assemble reports for taxes, deductions, and leaves; manage non-taxable wages.
• Maintain confidential information per legal and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver benefits and payroll services.
• Prepare payments to CRA for CPP, EI, and Income Tax; submit ROEs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)

Degree in Accounting/Finance (beneficial)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Name: REGENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SOCIETY

Salary: $55,000–$60,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience

Salary Unit: Year

Salary Currency: CDN

REGENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SOCIETY

Position Title: Payroll Administrator

Regent Christian Academy Society serves children and families across our campus schools, online school, and early learning programs. We focus on strong academics, whole-child development, and a Christ-centred environment where students grow in character and purpose. Our teams work hard, care deeply, and move fast to support a growing and dynamic school community.

Reports to: Director of Finance (or designate)

Overview: As part of a faith-based organization, we value integrity, stewardship, and service in our financial operations. This role contributes to our mission by supporting financial transparency across our ministries. The main responsibility is to ensure that all salaried and hourly employees are paid accurately and on time on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• A solid understanding of payroll and accounting software
• Assembling reports for taxes, deductions, leave, disability payments and non-taxable wages
• Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
• Working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered
• Monitoring and analyzing expenses against the payroll budget to help prepare cost forecasts and budgets
• Prepare payments to CRA for CPP, EI and Income Tax
• Prepare and submit ROE’s
• Ensure the payroll database is updated for group insurance, WCB and extended health
• Year End reconciliation of PIER and T4’s
• Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits and pension percentages.
• Comply with Federal, Provincial and Company policies, procedures and regulations
• Document all procedures for payroll and benefits

Target Start Date: January 2027
Number of Openings: 1
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary – 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave coverage)
FTE: 1.0
Work Location: Sullivan

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay: $55,000–$60,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience
• Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage; pension plan available upon eligibility

As a faith-based educational institution, RCAS hires staff whose beliefs and conduct align with our Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith. This role requires a genuine and reasonable occupational requirement (GOR) for the employee to affirm and support RCAS’s Christian beliefs and actively participate in a Christian church community. RCAS is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices within the scope of this requirement. Qualified candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 3 – 5 years payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting
• A degree would be beneficial in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills