payroll clerk

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, the Payroll Clerk undertakes and is responsible for City wide payroll, as well as compensation, bene?t and administrative duties necessary to the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. The Payroll Clerk works closely with City staff and is expected to act on their own initiative in dealing with the relatively complex nature of the day-to-day business of the Finance Department. The position is charged with forging cooperative relationships and working partnerships with concerned parties, including, but not limited to Management, Employees and external parties, as required.Job DetailsJOB LOCATION: On-site, Cranbrook, BCPOSTING TYPE: CUPE Local 2090POSITION TYPE: Full-TimeHOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, as per scheduleTHE CITY OF CRANBROOKThe City of Cranbrook is in the southeast corner of British Columbia amongst the majestic Rockies and Purcell mountains, near Alberta and the Canada/USA border. With a population of approximately 20,000, Cranbrook is the largest community in the East Kootenay. Known as the ?Basecamp of the Kootenays?, Cranbrook provides an inviting lifestyle in a beautiful setting that has made our city a welcoming and growing place in which to live, work and play.The City offers a competitive bene?ts package including extended health, dental and vision care, short and long-term disability, pension plan, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance and a $500/yr. health and wellness bene?t. HOURLY RATE: $39.1180 - $40.9890 per hour, Pay Grade 6 - Schedule ?A? Inside EmployeesESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D Completion of CPA Payroll Compliance Practitioner Certi?cate Preference will be given to someone with experience using UKG PRO and WFMEXPERIENCE Minimum two (2) years? related payroll experience Municipal/Government unionized payroll experience will be considered an assetSPECIFIC SKILLS Accurate and efficient written/keyboarding skills Good working knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation and regulations. Knowledge of legal and legislative requirements, policies, procedures and protocols related to payroll and bene?ts. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete documents, forms, and records. Ability to use computers and applications in a pro?cient manner, including accounting software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good organizational and time management skills Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable tact, courtesy and diplomacy when dealing with members of the public, other agencies and staffSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS High degree of initiative and sound judgement Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to maintain con?dentiality Police Information CheckCLOSING DATE: Open until ?lledAPPLY NOW