Public Schools Branch
Job Summary:
Job Description:
The Public Schools Branch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. The Public Schools Branch is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- POSTING OPEN TO PRESENT UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES OF CUPE LOCAL 1770.
- POSTING OPEN TO ALL OTHER CUPE LOCALS.
- POSTING OPENT TO RELIEF/CASUAL EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC MAY APPLY AT THE SAME TIME BUT WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED AFTER UNIONIZED EMPLOYEES.
The Payroll Officer/Finance Assistant is a dynamic role within the Public Schools Branch (PSB) responsible for ensuring Payroll and Benefit transactions are processed accurately while supporting the Finance team in its day-to-day financial operations and control processes.
As a member of the Finance team, you will demonstrate exceptional accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to work collaboratively with team members, PSB employees, Human Resources and various levels of management. If you possess these qualities and enjoy working as part of a skilled and supportive team, we would like to hear from you.
What this career with the Public Schools Branch can provide:
- Being Part of a Dynamic Team That Values Expertise and Input
- Supportive and Collaborative Environment
- Opportunities to Participate in Educational, Emotional or other Professional Development
- Ample Free Parking Access at Summerside Office
Opportunity to Apply Professional Skills in a Meaningful Contribution to the PEI Education System
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Utilizing payroll systems to calculate and process employee pay in accordance with Collective Agreements and conditions of employment;
- Work closely with Human Resources to accurately record and process employee transactions;
- Establish, maintain, and update employee payroll records, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate
- Establishing, maintaining and updating employee payroll records ensuring all documentation is complete;
- Coding and verifying individual payroll deductions;
- Compile, verify and record personnel actions including leave records and ROEs;
- Perform reception duties, including answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, providing routine information, and directing inquiries to appropriate personnel;
- Coordinate meeting room bookings, room setup, and meeting materials;
- Receive, sign for, and redirect parcels to the appropriate department, and arrange courier or priority delivery services as required;
- Recorded and processed receipts while maintaining compliance with internal control and segregation of duties requirements;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a post-secondary diploma in Business, Accounting or Office Studies from a recognized institution;
- Recent and relevant experience and training in word processing, spreadsheets, computerized payroll, accounting software, and database management, with demonstrated proficiency in the use of these applications;
- Recent and relevant experience in computerized payroll processing;
- Strong interpersonal (written and oral) and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll procedures and CRA regulations;
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Assets:
- Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft;
* Testing of certain payroll, software and clerical skills may be required.
Please note applicants must submit a criminal abstract and have no past or present criminal record which would be detrimental in working in an environment with children, youth or other adults.
Please ensure the resume/application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided on the resume. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you apply using the ATS system you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application/resume.