Regent Christian Academy Society — Payroll Administrator

ACSIWC; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Pension plan available upon eligible

Job summary

ACSIWC, a faith-based educational institution in Surrey, seeks a Payroll Specialist to ensure payroll for salaried and hourly staff is accurate and paid on time on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to deliver benefits and payroll services while maintaining strict confidentiality.

The position requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency in Sage Intacct and Excel, and PCP certification.

Qualifications

• 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 Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all salaried and hourly employees are paid accurately and on time on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare payments to CRA for CPP, EI and Income Tax.
• Prepare and submit ROEs.
• Ensure payroll databases are updated for group insurance, WCB and extended health.
• Year end reconciliation of PIER and T4s.
• Comply with Federal, Provincial and Company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Document all procedures for payroll and benefits.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Type: Full-time, Temporary — 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave coverage)

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

Position Start Date: Jan 2027

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.

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 Campus

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.

Job Requirements

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.