Reference Number : 1503
Status : Permanent - Full-time
Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : $ 29.78/h
Number of positions to be filled : 1
Application Deadline : 12/14/2026
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
Did you know that VIA Rail is carrying out ambitious projects to modernize its services and infrastructure? From our new ultramodern train fleet to ongoing improvement of our infrastructure, we’re building the future of transportation in Canada. Working for VIA Rail is being a part of a collective effort in sustainable mobility.
Accounting Clerk - Invoice Processing- Temporary 12 months contract ( can be extended)
Are you passionate about accounting and recognized for your attention to detail, analytical skills, and commitment to accuracy?
Join VIA Rail and contribute to the smooth operation of our financial activities within a collaborative and dynamic team.
What we offer
- Hourly wage: $29.78/hour
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, disability)
- Competitive pension plan
- Rail pass after one year of service
- Hybrid work environment (office and remote work)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Your responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices of various types while ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
- Review and validate required approvals for non-purchase-order invoices in accordance with VIA Rail’s delegation of authority matrix.
- Process employee expense reports and tuition reimbursement requests.
- Perform reconciliations, analyses, and corrections of general ledger and subsidiary accounts as required.
- Participate in month-end and year-end activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the training of new team members.
What we’re looking for
- Diploma, Certificate, or Degree in Accounting or a related field (DEC, DEP, AEC, or equivalent).
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounts payable, account reconciliations, and accounting analysis.
- Strong bilingual communication skills in both English and French, written and spoken.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and transactional accounting systems (Oracle experience is considered an asset).
- Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Schedule
- Temporary unionized position
- Day shift, Monday to Friday
Work location
- VIA Rail Head Office, Place Ville Marie, Montreal
- Hybrid work arrangement (office and remote work)- 3 days at the office
Apply now
Join a team that values your expertise and offers long-term career opportunities.
At VIA Rail, we are proud to be an employment-equity employer and we strive to form teams that reflect the diversity of Canadian society. We aim to remove barriers to employment accessibility and aspire to provide an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone is valued, regardless of their identity or differences, to enable them to reach their full potential.
If you need assistance in making the recruitment process or the position you are applying for more accessible, please let us know. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. All information received in relation to arrangements will be kept confidential.
Note that we will only contact those who are selected for an interview.
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