Payroll clerk (ouf)

 Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations Administration seeks a highly motivated individual with a strong eye for detail to fill the full-time position of Payroll Clerk. Based out of the Tla-o-qui-aht Office in Tofino, applicants will be reporting to the Finance Manager on all aspects of Payroll.

The Payroll Clerk honours Tla-o-qui-aht values by ensuring fair, accurate compensation in a
respectful and transparent manner. This role supports community well-being through
accountability, consistency, and service rooted in integrity.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely for the Nation’s staff.
•  Acquire and review staff timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and signature.
•  Maintain an accurate database of relevant employee information to process payroll and
  ensure that resulting payroll changes are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
•  Oversee the distribution of paystubs to staff.
•  Administer the Nation’s benefits programs for the staff, including staff enrolment and
  benefit payments.
•  Maintain knowledge of payroll regulations and standards.
•  Compile and track payroll data including leaves of absence, insurance payments, and
  payroll deductions.
•  Follow the Nation’s payroll procedures for establishing and terminating employees
•  Prepare government remittances, including WorkSafeBC remittances.
•  Create and distribute T4s.
•  Respond to employee and government agency inquiries in regard to payroll.

 Other ad-hoc finance duties as required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by the incumbent of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and activities required of the position.
 

Qualifications:
Education, training and certificates

•  High School Diploma
•  Post secondary diploma in business of administration, finance or accounting
  Work experience
•  4 years experience in an administration setting, working with finances and payroll
•  Data entry experience
  Knowledge, skills, abilities, and attributes 

Knowledge:

•  Accounting software, MS Office, accounting principles, government funding
  agreements, payroll and benefits software

   Skills and abilities:

•  Organizational skills, time management, written and verbal communication,
  interpersonal skills, accurately perform mathematical computations, work in a fast
  pace and stressful environment

   Attributes:

•  Confidentiality, attention to detail, establish priorities, met deadlines, customer
  oriented, integrity, trust
   

  Additional assets

• Preference for a qualified Aboriginal candidate
• Experience with Adagio software
•  Preference for a financial or accounting certification or education

 Preference for Canadian Payroll Association education and/or certificate
 

Working Environment:

•  Works in an office setting, primarily in a stationary position for the majority of the day.

• Uses computer and telephone throughout day.

  Physical requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods of time.
  Travel requirements

•  May require traveling by car.
   

  Applications accepted until position is filled.
  Submit your resume and cover letter that demonstrates how qualifications are met to:
  Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager
  Email: jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org Or by Fax: 250.725.3352
  Or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway Tofi