Tl’azt’en Nation is seeking a fulltime permanent Payroll/Benefits Finance Clerk to start immediately. All interested and qualified applicants please forward your cover letter and resume.
Primary Responsibilities:

Establishes and maintains payroll master files for all employees, including information on earnings, deductions, contract terms, terms and conditions of benefit plans and retirement procedures.

• Compiles and reviews weekly payroll processes, including all pay and other adjustments for salaried and hourly staff.

• Processes the benefits plan renewal data including updating premium rates in the payroll system, preparing and processing bill payments and calculating premium arrears.

• Maintains Tl’azt’en Nation Pension Plan program for all employee groups.
• Sound knowledge of current payroll principals and practices, procedures and legislation

• An ability to understand, interpret and apply the applicable regulations and Tl’azt’en Nation Policy & Procedures Manual.

• A working knowledge of data processing operations applicable to payroll processing.

• An ability to provide guidance and direction to employees engaged in payroll processing.

• An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and provide payroll related information to, a variety of internal and external contacts.

• Ability to make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy, and to control and balance accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work, and to carry it out in an open office environment.
• Proficiency in the use and operation of computers running Windows operating systems and applications commonly in use in business/accounting environments.

• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to deal both verbally and in writing with the public and other staff on moderately complex matters in a professional and effective way, and to provide payroll related information and assistance.
• Ability to input computer data and to operate common office equipment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Payroll Clerk or Payroll Manager
• Familiarity with general accounting principals
• Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality

• Solid knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and regulations
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software (e.g Payworks)
• Exquisite math and numerical skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
• High school diploma or equivalent; BSc/BA in accounting/business administration is a plus.

Please be advised only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours

Be advised that job is located on Tl’azt’en Nation Reserve lands outside of Fort St. James BC

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• At least 2 yrs experience working in a First Nation community.

Experience:

• Payroll: 3 years (preferred)