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Payroll & Finance Assistant

Job in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Rise People
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
  • Administrative/Clerical
  • HR/Recruitment
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23 - 27 CAD Hourly CAD 23.00 27.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
At LN, our people are the foundation of everything we do. Behind every successful project is a team of professionals ensuring employees are supported, paid accurately, projects are tracked effectively, and business operations run smoothly.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and organized Payroll & Finance Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaining accurate records, solving problems, and supporting multiple departments in a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with HR, Operations, and Finance to support payroll administration, benefits programs, workforce reporting, and financial data management across the organization.

Hourly Rate:
$23.00 – $27.00 per hour

Benefits Include:

Extended Health & Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

RRSP Matching Program

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Manager, HR & Payroll, the Payroll & Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting with LN's payroll and benefits programs while providing administrative and financial support to LN's Finance leadership team.

This position works closely with Operations, HR, and Finance to maintain data integrity, support employees, and uphold LN's commitment to accuracy, transparency, and exceptional service delivery. The successful candidate will help ensure payroll and benefits activities are administered accurately while supporting project timekeeping, financial reporting, billing requirements, and accounting processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll & Benefits Support

Assist with processing bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employee groups

Review, audit, and reconcile time and attendance entries including shift approvals, overtime, vacation, statutory holidays, and leaves

Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies in partnership with HR and operational leaders

Maintain employee payroll records, wage changes, deductions, and employment status updates

Assist with the administration of employee benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and renewals

Calculate and reconcile employee benefit deductions

Liaise with benefit carriers, plan administrators, and third-party providers

Support employees with benefits inquiries, claims questions, and leave processes

Assist with annual benefits renewals, reporting, audits, and remittances

Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end activities

Finance & Operations Support

Assist in generating, validating, and entering high volumes of financial and operational data related to payables, receivables, payroll, and employee time records

Ensure accurate and timely collection of project and job-related timekeeping data

Support Labour Equipment Management (LEM) administration, billing requirements, and workforce reporting activities

Assist with invoice processing, expense tracking, document management, and record maintenance

Support account reconciliations and financial data verification activities

Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for Finance and Operations teams

Maintain organized financial records and electronic filing systems

Provide support and backup to Operations teams as required

Assist clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders with administrative inquiries

Support month-end, year-end, and audit preparation activities

Compliance & Administration

Maintain accurate employee records within payroll and HR systems

Ensure payroll and employee information is handled confidentially and professionally

Support payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements

Maintain payroll, benefits, and administrative procedures and documentation

Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special projects

Support data integrity and reporting initiatives across multiple departments

QUALIFICATIONS

2-3+ years of payroll, accounting, finance, HR, or administrative experience

Strong proficiency in accounting principles and financial administration

Experience with payroll processing and employee benefits administration

Strong understanding of Canadian employment standards and payroll legislation

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with competing deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

WHAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED

You are detail-oriented and committed to accuracy and compliance

You enjoy working with numbers, systems, and large volumes of data

You have strong problem-solving skills and can navigate ambiguity with confidence

You are service-focused and enjoy supporting employees and internal stakeholders

You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and increase…
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