Payroll Administrator
- Surrey, BC, Canada
$55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 to $60,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3 – 5 years payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
REGENT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SOCIETY
Position Title: Payroll Administrator
Regent Christian Academy Society serves children and families across our campus schools, online school, and early learning programs. We focus on strong academics, whole-child development, and a Christ-centred environment where students grow in character and purpose. Our teams work hard, care deeply, and move fast to support a growing and dynamic school community.
Reports to: Director of Finance (or designate)
Overview: As part of a faith-based organization, we value integrity, stewardship, and service in our financial operations. This role contributes to our mission by supporting financial transparency across our ministries. The main responsibility is to ensure that all salaried and hourly employees are paid accurately and on time on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Number of Openings: 1
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary – 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave coverage)
FTE: 1.0
Work Location: Sullivan
Compensation & Benefits
Qualifications & Requirements
Position Title: Payroll Administrator
Regent Christian Academy Society serves children and families across our campus schools, online school, and early learning programs. We focus on strong academics, whole-child development, and a Christ-centred environment where students grow in character and purpose. Our teams work hard, care deeply, and move fast to support a growing and dynamic school community.
Reports to: Director of Finance (or designate)
Overview: As part of a faith-based organization, we value integrity, stewardship, and service in our financial operations. This role contributes to our mission by supporting financial transparency across our ministries. The main responsibility is to ensure that all salaried and hourly employees are paid accurately and on time on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis. Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- A solid understanding of payroll and accounting software
- Assembling reports for taxes, deductions, leave, disability payments and non-taxable wages
- Maintaining confidential information by adhering to legal and ethical standards
- Working with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure benefits and payroll services are delivered
- Monitoring and analyzing expenses against the payroll budget to help prepare cost forecasts and budgets
- Prepare payments to CRA for CPP, EI and Income Tax
- Prepare and submit ROE’s
- Ensure the payroll database is updated for group insurance, WCB and extended health
- Year End reconciliation of PIER and T4’s
- Ensuring databases are set up and reflect the current employee base, including salaries, hourly wages, benefits and pension percentages.
- Comply with Federal, Provincial and Company policies, procedures and regulations
- Document all procedures for payroll and benefits
Number of Openings: 1
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary – 18-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave coverage)
FTE: 1.0
Work Location: Sullivan
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $55,000–$60,000 CAD per year, commensurate with experience
- Benefits: Extended health and dental coverage; pension plan available upon eligibility
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3 – 5 years payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting
- A degree would be beneficial in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)
- Proficient in accounting software (Sage Intacct ) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Resume: Detailing your relevant professional experience and qualifications.
- Cover Letter: Please address your interest in the position and specifically confirm your alignment with the RCAS Statement of Faith.
- Statement of Faith: A separate one-page document (or integrated into your cover letter) detailing your personal Christian testimony and how it informs your work in education.
- Pre-screening Question(s): Please provide your answers to the application questions in a separate document or directly to the job portal if available. Please note: Providing answers to the pre-screening questions is an essential step toward moving your application to the next stage.
- Have you reviewed RCAS’ Statement of Faith, and are you able to work in alignment with it? You can find it at
- Please provide a brief statement describing your own Christian faith journey or perspective and how it shapes your work.
- Please describe how you currently live out your Christian faith in your daily life and community.
- Why are you interested in this role at RCAS?
- Pastoral Reference: Please note that a reference from your current Pastor or ministry leader may be required if you are shortlisted for an interview.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Administer accurate and timely semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees, including payroll records, benefits, deductions, tax remittances, and Records of Employment. Prepare payroll and year-end reports, reconcile PIER and T4s, monitor payroll expenses against budgets, and document procedures while maintaining confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multi-organizational setting and the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation. A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is beneficial; proficiency in Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with strong accuracy and communication skills, is expected.
Skills
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Compliance
- Accounting
- Sage Intacct
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Payroll Reporting
- Tax Remittances
- Record of Employment Preparation
- Year-End Reconciliation
- Benefits Administration
- Budget Monitoring
- Cost Forecasting
- Database Maintenance
- Confidentiality
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Pension Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources
- Education
- Administrative
Keywords
- Payroll Administration
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner
- PCP
- Sage Intacct
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Accounting
- Finance
- Semi-Monthly Payroll
- Bi-Weekly Payroll
- Payroll Taxes
- CPP
- EI
- Income Tax
- Records of Employment
- ROE
- PIER Reconciliation
- T4 Reconciliation
- Group Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Board
- Extended Health Benefits
- Pension
- Payroll Budget
- Cost Forecasting
- Payroll Database
- Benefits Administration
- Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
- Education