Senior Payroll Clerk VI - 6 Month Limited Term

Seaspan Marine Transportation; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine transportation company in North Vancouver is seeking a Casual Senior Payroll Clerk VI to manage payroll and related functions. This role includes ensuring payroll accuracy, processing special payments, and maintains confidential employee files. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience and relevant certification. A hybrid work schedule is available after initial onboarding, with an initial pay of $5518.80/month, increasing after the probation period.

Benefits

Parking included

Complimentary shuttle bus service

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 education plus PCP certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience using computerized payroll program.
• Intermediate level computer skills in Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and process payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness.
• Ensure timecard data is accurately entered into the payroll system.
• Contact operations supervisors for any discrepancies with timecards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication skills

Basic Math

Computer Skills

Math

Cash Handling

Education

Grade 12 education

Canadian Payroll Association's PCP Certification

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

The Casual Senior Payroll Clerk VI will review and processes payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy.

Note: This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding. Employee will be subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What youll do

• Reviews and processes payroll and all payroll-related forms for completeness and accuracy. (Timecards ROE record of leave benefits etc.) in accordance with government statutes collective agreements and benefit contracts.
• Ensures timecard data is accurately entered into the payroll system.
• Processes layoffs and follows payroll procedures for terminated employees.
• Contacts operations supervisors for any missed timecards or discrepancies with timecards.
• Reviews and processes all special payments (terminations wage increments retroactive pay etc.) as required and in accordance with current CRA rules.
• Compiles and accurately processes payroll data such as garnishments vacation time union dues benefits insurance and other deductions.
• Ensures all deductions are made as scheduled and in accordance with relevant collective agreements.
• Creates and runs required internal management reports from the payroll system.
• Calculates prepares and reports statutory remittances and voluntary payroll deductions in a timely manner and balance to the General Ledger.
• Responsible for paystub sealing and distribution.
• Prepares payroll distribution expense benefit and other journal entries and reconcile related payroll general ledger accounts.
• Assists in the reconciliation creation and timely distribution of T4s / T4As.
• Maintains an accurate set of confidential employee files by sorting and filing copies (electronic or hard copy) of documents after each pay run in accordance with the companys records retention policy.
• Responds to employee union benefit carriers and government agencies regarding payroll inquiries.
• Responsible for preparing timecards for upcoming pay period.
• Assists other payroll clerks for vacation relief or during peak periods.
• Performs other administrative duties such as mail switchboard filing etc. as requested.
• Trains Payroll back up and reviews the work during the training process.
• Provides training to other Payroll Clerks as required.
• Provides back-up relief to cover other payrolls.
• Participates in required meetings providing input.
• Participates and assists in implementation of new systems as required.
• Performs other payroll and accounting related duties as assigned.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as requested.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What youll bring

• Completion of Grade 12 education plus completion of Canadian Payroll Associations Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years payroll experience using a computerized payroll program (preferably JD Edwards in a large multi-union environment).
• Experience with JD Edwardss system an asset.
• Knowledge of the methods practices and procedures employed in the preparation and processing of payrolls.
• Intermediate level computer skills with ability to work with computer applications such as word-processing spreadsheet and database software in a Windows environment.
• Understanding of operational inter-dependence between Human Resources and Payroll is an asset.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with various groups in writing in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to maintain sustained attention to detail with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to co-operate and communicate confidentially and to maintain and control confidential payroll information and records.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines while dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to make decisions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise initiative and contribute ideas to improving departmental operations and service to employees.
• Ability to work effectively as a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply Union government agency and departmental policies procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.

Why youll love working here

• This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

Pay: Starts at $5518.80 / month (rate increases to $6006.67 / month after the probation period)

This is a unionized position and pay rate for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The rate stated above is the starting rate for this position. It increases after the probationary period and continues to progress over the course of 12 months as per the collective agreement.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Customer Service,Communication skills,Basic Math,Cashiering,Computer Skills,Math,Retail Sales,10 Key Calculator,Copywriting,Cash Handling,Planograms,Stocking

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1