The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. Reporting to the Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits, our Payroll Clerks are primarily responsible for processing payroll, as well as helping with data entry and administrative duties within the Cash Control department. They are responsible for providing support to the Supervisor, Payroll and Advantages to ensure that the requirements of the department are met in a proactive and timely manner. Payroll & Benefit Processing: Process payroll for hourly, salary and union employees in an accurate and timely manner; ensure accuracy by auditing timesheets to validate that earnings, deductions, and accruals are properly distributed. Respond to all payroll, benefit, and pension inquiries. Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to team members, as needed. Recommend or participate in the development of new procedures and policies related to payroll operations; assist with changes within payroll processing system; update affected policy/procedure manuals. Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process; Complete payroll orientations with new hires. Benefit and Pension Administration: Keep up to date with benefit changes due to legislation and insurance policies. Reconciliation Processing: Compile financial, tax and payroll reports for both internal and external purposes. Maintain payroll and benefit financial transactions in accordance with organization policy, auditing and government requirements. Ensure accuracy of deductions such as government remittances, WCB, computer, LAPP, garnishments, RRSP and union dues are in compliance with Federal and Provincial laws. Assist with year-end requirements including payroll balancing, T4 preparation, LAPP and WCB annual reports. Investigate, analyze and resolve any payroll issues,



make necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries. Ensure all payroll related information is kept secure and confidential. File payroll reports, electronic funds transfer, employee files and supporting documentation. Keep payroll processing procedures current. Business, Accounting, or Human Resources Diploma and two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification (PCP through the Canadian Payroll Association) or working towards. Experience with a variety of payroll processing software and Municipal experience. Strong understanding of payroll and accounting processes. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with business English. Excellent computer skills, payroll software and Microsoft Office. Comprehension of provincial and federal payroll and related tax regulations, legislation and guidelines. Ability to work independently and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision while working as part of a team. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and consistency when preparing material. The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, paid vacation and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) allowance Personal fuel card with discounted price Personal cell phone plans Work Schedule: This permanent full-time position entails a 35-hour work week. Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 4:30, with some overtime as required. Hourly Pay Rate: $39.40
- $46.35 Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@countygp.
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📌 Payroll Analyst (Clairmont)
🏢 County of Grande Prairie No. 1
📍 Clairmont