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Financial Analyst Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant, Payroll & Operation

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Canadian Cancer Society
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Finance Assistant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 59000 CAD Yearly CAD 50000.00 59000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title: Finance Assistant, Payroll and Operations

Vacancies: This posting is for (1) current vacancy

Location: Vancouver, BC (Detailed office location information can be found by visiting this link: )

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 3 ($50,000 - $59,000 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by all type of cancer, across Canada. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us.

It takes a society.

MAKING AN IMPACT

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll and System Integrations, the Finance assistant, payroll & operation will be responsible for supporting the payroll process as well as financial operational tasks in Western Canada. This role will be based out of our Vancouver office.

In payroll, the coordinator assists with the bi-weekly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees across Canada, with a focus on timecards and supporting employees in Western Canada.

As the primary finance operation team contact for Western Canada, you will assist the Senior Manager, Finance to provide general support over fundraising and other financial operational requests in Western Canada.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Payroll duties

  • Work along with the Payroll & Accounting Specialist on bi-weekly payroll processing including:

    Assist with proper setup of the Time & Attendance (T&A) module in ADP Workforce Now (WFN) for new hires (i.e. work schedules) and provide training and support to employees, particularly hourly staff.

    Coordinate with employees and people leaders in correct timecards and resolve exceptions to ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll processing

    Support banking changes with employees and updating employee banking information in accounting ERP (Oracle Net Suite)
    Setup of new hires (salaried and hourly paid) for payroll processing, including the setup of tax accounts, provincial worker’s compensation accounts, employer health and other payroll deductions in WFN.Maintain and update employee data in WFN that impacts finance or payroll, such as home cost number changes.

    Calculate any payroll adjustments as required to complete the bi-weekly payroll cycle.
  • Provide first-level support for timecard and payroll inquiries, with a focus on supporting Lodge employees in British Columbia while assisting other provinces as needed.
  • Monitor payroll email inbox and revert in a timely manner to all employee questions involving T&A and payroll across all provinces.
  • Assist with preparing remittances for payroll-related payables and billings for approval and payments.
  • Assist the Payroll & Accounting Specialist to complete the year-end payroll tasks on a timely basis.
  • Assist Senior Manager, Payroll to document any new payroll process including any changes
  • Provide backup coverage to Payroll & Accounting Specialist as needed
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    • Finance operation

  • Support fundraising requests in Western Canada, including credit card processing and point of sales devices (initiate request, testing flow of funds, ensure devices are received, tested, ready for use, and returned).
  • Support in-person Vancouver fundraising events such as Vancouver Daffodil Ball as the Finance representative.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and new system implementations as assigned
  • Support in other tasks and projects as assigned
  • Contribute to our culture of diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity (DIBE) by ensuring that all staff feel represented, valued, and heard across all aspects of their identity, including gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, race, and sexuality.

    • QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 1-3 years of related experience in similar role. Post-secondary education such as acquiring a college diploma, as well as specialized technical/professional training and/or certification, or equivalent.
  • Payment processing, cash handling, data entry and accounting experience is required
  • Proficiency in MS Excel
  • Payroll…
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