payroll clerk

Government of Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Brampton seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk. You will calculate and prepare payroll cheques, maintain accurate records for employees, and prepare necessary earnings statements. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and experience in payroll management. This on-site role requires working under tight deadlines and ensuring accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience required.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records of payroll and attendance.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees indicating gross and net salaries.
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll
• Prepare statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Prepare monthly statements
• Inform employees about payroll matters and benefit plans
• Maintain payroll
• Maintain records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or computerized systems
• Prepare T4 statements and other statements

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player