Payroll Analyst

The Municipal District of Opportunity is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated individual possessing sound payroll knowledge to fill a temporary full-time position as Payroll Analyst. This position is a maternity leave cover. Working in payroll, the successful applicant will be under the supervision of the Assistant Manager of Financial Reporting and will be responsible for assisting in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

• Calculation & reporting of entitlements for employees (vacation, personal leave, sick leave, special leave, including retro payments)
• Employee setups in Great Plains, and with benefit providers: Alberta Municipalities – Sunlife, LAPP, and RRSP/TFSA.
• Termination processes of employees as required from time to time.
• Bi-weekly time summary entries for permanent, temporary, and special project employees; semi-monthly entries for Council and monthly entries for firefighters.
• Prepare online submissions for benefit payments and records of employment.
• Prepare bank transactions for our benefit carrier and ensure accuracy of payments.
• Prepare and remit statutory payments to Canada Revenue Agency.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures related to the payroll function are adhered to.
• Prepare submissions for annual payroll reporting for T4’s, LAPP and WCB.
• Other duties that may be assigned.
• Conduct the required year-end reconciliations and prepare the associated reports.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, Business Administrative Diploma and Canadian Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certificate are desired or a minimum of two years of payroll experience may be considered
• Knowledge of general office procedures, Payroll and benefit plans.
• Computer skills a definite asset (Microsoft Environment – Word/Excel and Great Plains Dynamics)
• A team-oriented person with good public relations, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be required at time of hire.

Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. For further information, please contact Omar Khalil at 780-891-3778.

Interested individuals are asked to submit their resumes with 3 work related references to the attention of the:
Human Resources Department
Municipal District of Opportunity No.17
Box 60, Wabasca, AB T0G-2K0
Phone : (780) 891-3778 Fax : 891-4283
Email: hr@mdopportunity.ab.ca