Analyst, Accounting Operations

VIA Rail Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIA Rail Canada is modernising its revenue accounting operations. We are seeking an Accounting Operations Support Analyst to ensure quality and deliver actionable reports for decision-makers.

Reporting to the Revenue Accounting Supervisor, you will analyse systems, resolve discrepancies, and produce management and statistical reports. You will also develop tools to improve efficiency and contribute to training and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or above experience in accounting operations preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and aptitude for accounting systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication in both official languages is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute / Validate revenue accounting analyses (receivables) and identify discrepancies.
• Analyse and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations and reduce ageing of receivables.
• Prepare and analyse management and statistical reports for Revenue Accounting.
• Develop tools to improve work quality and efficiency; prepare training plans and documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments and ensure results validation after system/process updates.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

DEC in accounting or business administration

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Revenue, Accounting Operations, the Accounting Operations Support Analyst is responsible for the quality assurance of operational tasks. He/She analyzes systems, identifies issues, proposes solutions to complex problems, and provides training and communication to achieve desired changes. He/She provides support to the Accounting Operations Supervisor as well as to users in other departments. Produces and analyzes diverse reports.

Responsibilities

Execute / Validate revenue accounting analyses (receivables)

• Analyses and resolves discrepancies identified during reconciliations;
• Performs comprehensive analyses and takes the necessary actions to reduce the ageing of accounts receivable;
• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of management and statistical reports for the Revenue Accounting section;
• Develops tools to improve work quality and efficiency in collaboration with the supervisor and prepares training plans and supporting documentation.

Participates in processes related to operations for the revenue department

• Responsible for analysing Revenue processes / systems to identify issues, recommend solutions to resolve complex problems, and optimise system performance;
• Collaborates in validating results following system or process updates;
• Supports and monitors changes made to the processes and work tools within the department.

Point of contact

• Acts as a point of contact, providing support to users within the department and across other departments;
• Participates in the training of team members in collaboration with the supervisor;
• Assists with other related duties within the Revenue Accounting section.

Requirements

• DEC in accounting or business administration;
• Good knowledge of general accounting and accounting year-end processes;
• 5 years' experience in prioritization and process review in the field of accounting operations, mainly accounts receivable;
• Very good knowledge of MS Office suite (Word/Excel/Powerpoint) and aptitude for systems related to accounting operations;
• Knowledge of Oracle is an important asset;
• Proficiency in Power BI is an asset;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both official languages.

VIAPROF

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.

To support our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools that support, but never replace, human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers, supported by experienced recruiters.

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