Bring your enthusiasm and energy to the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, where we work together for a better environment. The Payroll Accounting Clerk provides administrative, payroll and accounting functions as directed by the Director of Finance. You are an integral part in the team which is responsible for the delivery of financial and administrative support services to the Authority. You will be responsible for data entry into a computerized accounting software and payroll package.

Required:   

• Community College or University degree or accredited business school diploma in Accounting plus Canadian Payroll Association courses.
• An understanding of Payroll Administration, Human Resource Management and computerized accounting.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting and working knowledge or experience in Payroll Administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Accounting Software system, preferably AccPac.
• Proficient in English and Spelling.
• Ability to work well with others
• Satisfactory police records check is required
• Valid G License required

Duties:

• Perform clerical duties as required or as directed by Director of Finance.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of office equipment and maintains record of equipment rentals and leases, and prepares related reports when required.
• Provides Benefit (including OMERS) and completion of timesheet orientation to new employees.
• Administer all aspects of payroll function inclusive of employee maintenance, preparation, receiving, distributing cheques/ EFT, follow-up with problems, entering/uploading timesheets, bank transfers and all government and benefit remittances.
• Acts as a contact and prepares claims for special employment programs.
• Verifying ROE’s, T4 and T4A’s and year end government reporting summaries.
• Coordination and maintenance of confidential personnel files.
• Coordination and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records of vacation days, SDO days, and sick time for all employees, along with upgrading the salary grid.  Ensuring payroll system is accurate including time banks.
• Provide accurate payroll information to management for staffing and budgetary issues.
• Administer staff benefit program and pension plan, inclusive of keeping accurate records of deductions, and acting as liaison with benefit provider.
• Preparation of remittance and annual reporting for WSIB, EHT, OMERs and HST both monthly and year end.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices to be paid (Accounts Payable), or ensuring that invoice is duly authorized by project manager or department head.
• Ensure accuracy of invoices to be produced (Accounts Receivable) by obtaining complete invoice requisition forms from project manager or department head.
• Ensures that outstanding invoices (Accounts Receivable) are paid and issues dealt with in a timely manner.
• Assists in producing the general ledger, expenditure vs budget reports, transaction histories reports and making and recording bank deposits.
• Responsible for processing of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in Accounting Software.
• Responsible for the production of monthly reports for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Coordination and maintenance of listing of Authority owned properties inclusive of tax roll number, annual property taxes, leases or rents on the properties, and any other pertinent information.
• Assist Administrative Executive Assistant with duties during work overloads, absences or as required.
• Provides phone and front desk support as needed.
• Provides support and input based on changing legislation for Policy and Procedure Manual, including research of policies for accessibility and health and safety.
• Signing authorization based on Board Approval.
• Perform other duties as directed by Director of Finance.

Please send a resume and covering letter by 1 pm September 26, 2014 noting this position and competition number to:

St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
205 Mill Pond Crescent
Strathroy, ON, N7G 3P9 or FAX: 519 245-3348 or
Email: jobs@scrca.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer