REPORTS TO: Controller & Director of Finance
DEPARTMENT: Finance
OVERVIEW
The Alliance Canada is a vibrant, growing evangelical denomination, committed to serving Jesus and His mission. With a dedicated team of over a thousand, the Alliance Canada supports hundreds of affiliated local churches across Canada as well as active global outreach ministries in approximately 40 countries.
MISSION
To faithfully serve the Alliance Canada to the Glory of God as we strive to be Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered, and Mission-focused movement in everything we do.
We work to fulfill our mission through making disciples, multiplying churches in Canada, and ministering to least-reached people groups around the world. Whether serving in a Canadian suburb or in a remote mountain village in Asia, our goal is to live on mission with God through equipping our churches and workers.
Opportunity
The Finance Assistant will provide essential support for both pension plan administration and missionary payroll functions. This role requires close collaboration with multiple team members and proficiency in various software applications. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail to ensure the accurate recording of payroll and pension information within the organization’s systems. Additionally, this individual will play a key role in transitioning pension data to the ROCK database while maintaining accurate records.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountabilities
- Learn and execute current Pension Plan contribution processing and receipting procedures.
- Input receipt data to the Pension Plan database.
- Prepare daily deposits for the Pension Plan and send them to bank over a remote connection.
- Assist with processing the Pension Plan’s annual member fee from employers across Canada.
- Support operations during interruptions and ensure continuity.
- Assist in a smooth transition to the new ROCK database through troubleshooting, maintaining the integrity of the historical data during migration, and conducting parallel runs during ROCK’s implementation.
- Support bank reconciliation as contributions transition to direct deposits.
- Assist the Pension Plan Administrator with other duties as requested.
- Assist the Senior Accountant, IW Payroll, with IW Payroll and Field Remittance Profiles including invoices, special instructions, transactions, and credit notes.
- Assist the Senior Accountant with other duties as requested.
Required Qualifications
- The ideal candidate is highly committed, adaptable, and detail-oriented.
- High School Diploma required.
- College education in administrative or technology services is an asset.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience
- Data entry experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience in payroll administration (preferred).
- Pension administration experience (preferred).
- Background in bookkeeping or church treasury (preferred).
Personal Attributes
- A strong commitment to integrity, professionalism, and faith-centered service.
- Strong alignment with the Statement of Faith, mission, and ministry of The Alliance in Canada.
- Dedicated and principled work ethic, reflecting a commitment to excellence, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Highly adaptable and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining precision in financial operations.
Location and Travel Requirements
- The work location is at our Mississauga office Tuesday through Thursday.
- Some travel may be required for meetings and to support large gatherings.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
People and culture are paramount to us while serving the mission. We offer a comprehensive compensation package including benefits and a generous vacation package. After satisfying enrollment requirements, you will be eligible to participate in our pension plan.
Contact Information
If interested, we would love to hear from you and discuss how you may be a great fit in joining us in completing God's call to tell everyone about the Good News of Jesus Christ! Please send your resume to peopleandculture@thealliancecanada.ca
Please also include a cover letter sharing how your skills and experience align with this role and the Alliance Canada’s mission.
Notice of Accommodation
The Alliance Canada has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. Please call 416-674-7878 Ext. 213 or email peopleandculture@thealliancecanada.ca so that arrangements can be made for appropriate accommodations if you are invited to interview.
This position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.