Tkemlups te Secwepemc Looking for Payroll Clerk at Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) is a fast-growing vibrant organization committed to the development and progress of its Band Members and Community. As such, the TteS invites applications from qualified, highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following position.

POSITION TITLE: Payroll Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Finance Department

SUPERVISOR: Financial Managers

TERMS: Full-Time, Permanent

REFERENCE #: 2023-095

Purpose Of Position

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting in processing bi-weekly payrolls for TteS and its related entities, filing, and maintenance of employee files. This position is also responsible for federal and provincial remittances as well as maintenance and reporting of internal payroll schedules.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides efficient and effective bookkeeping, clerical and administrative work relating to payroll in accordance with the approved practices, policies, budgets, standards and guidelines. (95%)
• Processes timesheets for employees on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy and appropriate approvals.
• Prepares all payroll claims, reports, and remittances on a timely basis for approval.
• Assist in the data input and processing of payroll data.
• Creates and maintains employee personnel files for all active including creating folders, coding paperwork,

reviewing paperwork and documentation for accuracy.

• Completes and ensures accuracy of income verification requests, upon request.
• Ensures garnishment enforcements are completed.
• Assists with preparing annual T’4s for employees of the TteS and its related entities on a timely basis.
• Processes and maintains various employee leave forms.
• Cooperates with department managers with compiling attendance reports, addressing inquiries, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and completes Records of Employment when needed.
• Participates in workshop training programs and seminars to upgrade skills and knowledge relevant to position.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with TteS policies, standards and procedures and as directed in accordance with TteS policies, standards and procedures and as directed.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters relating to the affairs of TteS.

5% Other related duties as necessary.

Professional Certification, Education And Experience

Some post-secondary education in finance and 2 years experience in accounts receivable or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have previous experience with accounting systems, word and excel.

Previous accounting and payroll experience is an asset.

Must pass criminal record check.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting systems.
• Strong Knowledge of payroll deductions as required by CRA
• Strong Knowledge of WorkSafe BC, Employment Standards (federal/provincial), TteS Personnel Policy
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Strong bookkeeping skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong ability to be flexible and take initiative.
• Strong tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently and use good judgment, focus on details.
• Ability to organize workload, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and monitor compliance with payroll policies and procedures.
• Ability to accurately enter, retrieve and modify information from a variety of sources into a number of different computer programs.

HOURS OF WORK: Normal Day shifts – 7 hours. Non-normal shifts may be required.

PAY GRADE: Starting at $20.08-$22.18 depending on education & experience.

Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, it is TteS Policy to practice preferential hiring for Aboriginal peoples. Candidates who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Deadline for the Job posting is December 6, 2023 by 2:00pm

Submit Job Application Form, cover letter, resume, and references

online: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

or at our Human Resources office #200 – 330 Chief Alex Thomas Way.

Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm &

closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

We require each applicant to fill out

an online application form which can be found at: https://tkemlups.ca/employment/

Any late submissions or submissions without the job application form will not be considered.