Payroll Clerk

RM of St. Andrews; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Municipal benefits package

Job summary

RM of St. Andrews in Clandeboye, MB is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage bi-weekly payroll for all RM staff, monthly payroll for council, and semi-annual payroll for firefighters, including reconciliations and related financial tasks.

The role requires prior payroll experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with municipal pay structures. CMMA certification or ongoing study is an asset; a municipal benefits package is provided after probation.

Qualifications

• Prior payroll experience is essential.
• Canadian certified payroll program is required or extensive related experience.
• Post-secondary accounting/bookkeeping is an asset.
• CMMA designation is an asset.
• Experience with Collective Agreements is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and spreadsheets is required.
• Office administration and municipal office experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll for RM employees.
• Process monthly payroll for council and semi-annual payroll for firefighters.
• Perform reconciliations and related reporting.
• Assist with general financial tasks and customer service.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Accounts payable

Education

Canadian certified payroll program

Post-secondary accounting/bookkeeping

CMMA certification asset

Tools

Muniware

Microsoft Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

Payroll Clerk Employer: RM of St. Andrews Location: Clandeboye Application Deadline: TBD

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Finance, this position is responsible for preparing and submitting the bi-weekly payroll for all employees of the RM, the monthly payroll for all of council and the semi-annual payroll for all firefighters, including all necessary reconciliations. This position undertakes other reporting and financial tasks as required as well as assists in all other general customer service requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior payroll experience, knowledge and skills is essential.
• Completion of a Canadian certified payroll program is required, though extensive related experience would also be considered.
• Completion of post-secondary accounting/bookkeeping would be an asset.
• Certificate in Municipal Administration (CMMA) would be a definite asset.
• Some experience working with Collective Agreements would be a definite asset.
• Significant experience with computerized accounting, spreadsheet and preparing documents utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office suite computer programs is required.
• Previous experience in office administration, with some prior experience in a municipal office an asset.
• Experience with Muniware would be a definite asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Financial knowledge and understanding related to payroll and accounts payable.
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and work effectively in a high volume, at times stressful work environment, often dealing with interruptions.

Job Details: Full-time (35 hours/week) bargaining unit position; salary range of $25.73 – $30.87 per hour based on qualifications and experience ($1.35 per hr. addition for a CMMA designation), with a municipal benefit package after a 6-month probation period. Job location: RM of St. Andrews office in Clandeboye, MB.

The position will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.