About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, this position will support Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including timely processing of weekly payments, review of pre-authorized payments, and supporting the corporate credit card process, while ensuring compliance with CCS expense policies and internal controls.
Responsibilities
- Review, verify and process weekly invoices, employee expense claims, rents and other payment requests in accordance with CCS policies and procedures.
- Act as primary contact to work with CCS internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of all pre-authorized payments (PAP) month-end tasks.
- Process weekly payables through integration/importing process from various departments.
- Review and resolve all issues and exceptions from the Palette Invoice Log and NetSuite Exceptions Role.
- Support the ongoing administration and transaction issues of the company-wide expense report software Palette.
- Ensure timely resolution of staff inquiries to the Accounts Payable email inbox.
- Support corporate credit card processes such as transactions importing, tracking, maintenance of US Bank platform, new card and limit requests, and supporting staff users to resolve issues.
- Work with staff to troubleshoot and resolve all issues.
- Support the AP team as a secondary backup for all processes as assigned.
- Support in other tasks and projects as assigned.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and new system implementations as assigned.
- Work with Senior Manager to document any new AP processes including any changes.
- Support year-end audit for AP requests and coordinate with AP team.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in similar or related field
- Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in accounting or business
- Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Proficient in Excel and accounting systems (complex systems e.g. NetSuite preferred)
- Positive, solutions-focused with a ‘can do’ attitude, and ability to work both, by yourself and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and multitask to meet time sensitive deadlines
- Possess a strong knowledge of accounting principles
- High awareness of and adherence to cyber security and related protocols
- Comfortable working in both an office and remote environments
- Bilingualism (French/English) is highly preferred, with French being an asset due to the organization’s nationwide operations and the need for effective communication across various regions.
- Others may apply
Skills
- Excel
- Accounting systems
- NetSuite
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Accounting principles
- Cyber security
- Bilingualism (French/English)
Location
- Montreal, QC
- Toronto, ON
- Vancouver, BC
Work Type
- Hybrid Work Model
Experience Level
- At least 1 year of experience
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree or post-secondary diploma in accounting or business
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000 - $50,000
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Family sick time
- Health insurance
About the Company
- The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer.
- Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all.
- It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way.
- CCS provides impactful opportunities to transform the lives of Canadians affected by cancer.
- We are devoted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse experiences and skills, encouraging all qualified candidates to join us.
- Our inspiring culture is rooted in our core values and commitment to meaningful change: COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from equity-deserving groups such as BIPOC, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and others who contribute to the richness of our organization.
- CCS is dedicated to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
- In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process.
- We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!
