Finance Coordinator; Payroll & Benefits focus

The Municipal District of Taber is seeking to fill the role of Finance Coordinator I. This is a permanent full-time position. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, the Finance Coordinator I is responsible for a variety of clerical and accounting duties, with a primary focus on payroll and benefits administration. The role requires precision, confidentiality, and a high level of initiative, as well as the ability to work independently while providing courteous and effective service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Administer the full payroll and benefits cycle for all employees
• Assist with new employee hiring, orientation, and onboarding
• Ensure payroll and timesheet deadlines are consistently met
• Maintain accurate and secure payroll and benefits records
• Administer employee benefits plans, municipal pension programs, and related submissions, including short-term and long-term disability and WCB
• Complete Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) functions including T4s, source deductions, and PIER reporting
• Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal legislation
• Liaise closely with Human Resources and relevant external agencies
• Stay current with changes in payroll regulations, best practices, and software
• Participate in industry-wide compensation reviews
• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports and payments
• Maintain relevant areas of intranet portal

• Lead or assist with insurance renewals, claims, and portfolio administration
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Coordinate, track, and report on grants (local, provincial, and federal)
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and post manual journal entries
  
  Assist with year-end and budget preparation
• Provide cross-training and relief support in areas such as utility billing, cash receipting, property taxes, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Support and assist other Finance Coordinator and Finance Clerk positions
• Perform other related duties as assigned

A combination of education and/or experience related to this position may be considered.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or a related field
• Certified payroll training, or willingness to obtain
• Experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset
• Strong experience with payroll systems, benefits, pension administration, and insurance portfolios
• Familiarity with accounting principles and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, data entry, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective decision-making skills that are practical, fair, and objective
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven customer service skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to proactively contribute to the efficient administration of the MD of Taber