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Regent Christian Academy Society
Position Title: Payroll Specialist
Job Status: Full-Time
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-centered 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.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with accounting software, contributing to the overall efficiency of our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
● Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
● Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
● Ensure compliance with federal and provincial payroll regulations.
● Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll inquiries.
● Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs).
● Prepare and submit payroll reports to management.
● Assist with year-end payroll tasks, including T4 processing and PIER reports.
● Maintain employee payroll records and update changes as needed.
● Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate employee data.
● Utilize payroll software (experience with Sage is a plus) for payroll processing.
● Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
● Administer benefits as needed.
Requirements & Qualifications:
● 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing.
● Proficiency in payroll software; experience with Sage is a plus.
● Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
● Excellent organizational and time management skills.
● Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
● Strong communication skills.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certificate or working towards PCP is preferred.
As a faith-based educational institution, RCAS hires staff whose beliefs and conduct align with our Christian mission, values, and Statement of Faith. This role requires a genuine and reasonable occupational requirement (GOR) for the employee to affirm and support RCAS’s Christian beliefs and actively participate in a Christian church community. RCAS is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices within the scope of this requirement. Qualified candidates who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.
Work Location: Sullivan Campus, 15100 66A Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 2A6
Compensation & Benefits:
● Pay: CA $50,000 – 80,000 annually
● Benefits: Health, Dental and Pension
Application Instructions:
● To apply, please submit the following:
○ 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) describing your Christian faith journey and how you currently live out your Christian faith in your daily life and community?
○ Application Question(s): Please provide your answers to the application questions in a separate document.
■ Have you reviewed RCAS’s Statement of Faith, and are you able to work in alignment with it? It can be found here https://regent.bc.ca/about/we-believe/
■ 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?
■ This role requires a high level of organization and follow-through. Give an example of how you manage competing priorities?
■ Why are you interested in this role at RCAS?
○ Pastoral Reference: Please note that a reference from your current Pastor or ministry leader will be required if you are shortlisted for an interview.
To apply for this job email your details to hr@regent.bc.ca.