Accounting Coordinator – Temporary

Valero Energy; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy corporation is seeking an Accounting Coordinator in Montreal for a temporary position. Responsibilities include validating vendor invoices, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Financial Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in accounting. Bilingual communication in English and French is essential. The company offers competitive benefits, including a health and wellness program.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Program

Virtual healthcare access

On-site gym and fitness classes

Summer schedule for eligible positions

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in a computerized accounting environment.
• Broad knowledge of data processing related to accounting functions.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate and record vendor invoices in Valero's accounting system.
• Research discrepancies and coordinate updates to vendor master data.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and vendor statements.

Skills

Communication skills in English & French

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to meet work deadlines

Teamwork ability

Education

Professional diploma, college degree, or university certificate in Financial Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Job Description - Accounting Coordinator – Temporary (250018Y)

About Valero Energy Inc.

Valero Energy Inc., with its Canadian head office in Montreal, is a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. We are the leading distributor of petroleum products in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces and Ontario—and the world’s second-largest producer of renewable diesel fuel and ethanol. We stand out as the second-largest petroleum refiner in eastern Canada, thanks to our Jean-Gaulin Refinery in Lévis. We also possess numerous major logistical infrastructures, such as the Montreal East Terminal.

Our success owes itself to our 10,000 employees who are committed to our values—including safety, environmental stewardship, teamwork, community engagement, and operational excellence.

We consider our employees our most important asset and provide a wide variety of stimulating jobs for those seeking to grow professionally. Our salaries and benefits—along with our retirement savings plan, which ranks among Canada’s Top 5 in employer contributions—are highly competitive. These are some of the reasons we are known as an employer of choice.

Temporary position - minimum 12 months

Role

As an Accounting Coordinator, you will be responsible for validating and recording vendor invoices in Valero's accounting system. You will coordinate invoice processing with administrative and operations personnel as well as external vendors to ensure proper financial reporting of revenue and expenses and to resolve issues related to open item aging of assigned general ledger accounts. You will also provide professional and prompt support to internal users/departments and external vendors/customers. We work in a paperless environment.

• Capture and validate vendor invoice information
• Analyze invoices to determine proper routing in SAP Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) system
• Research discrepancies and coordinate updates to vendor master data as required
• Ensure proper treatment of input tax credits (GST/HST/QST) and non-resident withholding tax
• Research and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts
• Reconcile vendor statements to Valero’s accounts
• Analyze exceptions impeding invoice posting and payment
• Manage vendor inquiries received in the group mailbox, facilitate vendor correspondence, and act as a liaison between Valero’s vendors and other personnel
• Post correcting journal entries when required
• Provide user support as needed
• Ensure management is updated on recurring vendor issues and suggest courses of action
• Process check cancellations and other ad hoc requests, including participating in projects to improve department efficiency

Qualifications

• Professional diploma, college degree, or university certificate in Financial Accounting
• At least 3 years experience in a computerized accounting environment
• Effective communication skills in English & French (verbal, listening, written)
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Broad knowledge of data processing related to accounting functions
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet work deadlines
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Teamwork ability

Valero Energy Inc. is governed by the Charter of the French Language. Knowledge of English is necessary for this role, including reviewing documents and interacting with colleagues in Texas, other Canadian provinces, and stakeholders such as customers and suppliers.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Program
• Virtual healthcare access
• On-site gym and fitness classes
• Summer schedule for eligible positions
• And more!

Valero is an employment equity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Applications are reviewed without regard to protected statuses.

Primary Location: Montreal, QC

Closing Date: [Specify date if available]