Payroll Clerk - 061-2026

Fort McKay First Nation; Fort McKay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centre

Transportation to and from work

Community-focused workplace

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30p

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Job summary

Fort McKay First Nation is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to accurately process payroll in a timely manner, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with company policies and government regulations. You will work with multiple currencies and payroll software to calculate wages, deductions, and benefits.

The role requires 1-3 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Sage/ADP/Ceridian/BambooHR, and a strong grasp of payroll taxes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in payroll software such as Sage, ADP, Ceridian, or BambooHR.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Payroll designations (PCP, PLP) are assets.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector; valid license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee information to calculate pay and benefits.
• Prepare and verify statements of earnings, gross and net pay, and deductions.
• Process payroll payments including bonuses and vacation pay.
• Administer benefit-related forms and documentation.
• Prepare payroll filings and remittances; year-end statements.
• Provide information on payroll matters to staff.
• Compile and monitor pay and benefits reports and summaries.
• Balance period-end reports and reconcile payrolls to bank statements.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support development or implementation of payroll policies and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Confidential information handling

Payroll knowledge

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Payroll designations (PCP, PLP) asset

Tools

Sage

ADP

Ceridian

BambooHR

Job description

THE ROLE

The Fort McKay First Nation is seeking an organized individual with strong attention to detail to fill the Payroll Clerk position. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely while ensuring compliance with company policies and government regulations. This role involves handling employee payroll records, calculating wages, processing deductions, and resolving payroll-related inquiries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and update employee information, such as records of employee attendance, leave and overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, in Canadian and other currencies, using manual or computerized systems
• Prepare and verify statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries and deductions such as taxes, union dues, garnishments and insurance and pension plans
• Prepare, verify and process all employee payroll related payments, including regular pay, benefit payments, and special payments such as bonuses and vacation pay
• Complete, verify and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, leaves, share savings, employment and medical insurance
• Prepare payroll related filings and supporting documentation, such as remittances, year-end tax statements, pension, Records of Employment and other statements
• Provide information on payroll matters
• Compile, review, and monitor statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts
• Prepare and balance period-end reports and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies
• May be responsible for the development or implementation of payroll policies, procedures or processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing or a similar role.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, Ceridian, BambooHR, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Payroll designations ((PCP, PLP) are considered an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Required
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License, with Clean Drivers Abstract

WHY APPLY?

At Fort McKay, we value the dedication of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to Competitive Pay, we also offer the following;

• A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre
• Transportation to and from work
• The opportunity to work with a community that is committed to protecting its traditional lands
• Shift: Monday - Friday - 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ABOUT FORT MCKAY

The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay - a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.

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*Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.