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Accounting Clerk - Accounting operations
@ VIA Rail Canada
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
VIA Rail Canada is hiring a permanent full-time accounting clerk for invoice processing at its Montreal head office, a 12-month contract that can be extended. The work covers vendor invoices, expense reports and general ledger reconciliations. The role pays $29.78 per hour, with a hybrid arrangement of 3 office days a week and day shifts Monday to Friday.
Pay:
$29.78 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Traiter les factures fournisseurs selon les procédures établies
- Valider les approbations des factures hors bon de commande
- Traiter les notes de frais et demandes de remboursement de scolarité
- Effectuer les réconciliations du grand livre
- Participer aux clôtures mensuelles et annuelles
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme ou certificat en comptabilité (DEC, DEP, AEC ou équivalent)
- 3 à 5 ans d'expérience en comptes fournisseurs et réconciliations
- Communication bilingue français et anglais, écrite et orale
- Maîtrise d'Excel, Word, Outlook et d'un système comptable transactionnel
- Expérience Oracle un atout
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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VIA Rail Canada
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Full company description
VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates 454 train departures weekly on a 12,500-km network, connecting over 400 Canadian communities. With over 3,000 employees, VIA Rail carried more than 5 million passengers in 2019. Also, we’re helping to build a better future through innovative projects that protect the environment and help boost the Canadian economy.
- LinkedIn followers
- 97,766
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,372
- Reported office locations
- 3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500, Montreal, Québec H3B 2C9, CA
- Business categories
- Logistics
- Association
- Other recorded names
- VIA Rail Canada
- Specialties
- Travel
- transportation
- passenger
- tourism
- vacation
- Canada
- leisure
- tours
- national railway
- transport en commun
- ferroviaire
- mobilité durable
- and développement durable
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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VIA Rail operates Canada’s national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada. An independent Crown corporation established in 1977, VIA Rail provides a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service from coast to coast in both official languages. We continuously strive to offer a unique and memorable travel experience. VIA Rail is a smarter way to move. The Corporation operates…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail Transportation |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Québec |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1977 |
| Specialties | TraveltransportationpassengertourismvacationCanadaleisuretoursnational railwaytransport en commun |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
| View page |
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.
Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel!
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