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The Payroll Processing Accounting

Clerk plays a key role in the administration and processing of employee payroll. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. This position is offered under a hybrid work arrangement requiring three days per week in the office . Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory in-office days , while the third in-office day may be chosen by the employee , subject to operational requirements and team agreements. Prepare and process employee payroll in accordance with collective agreements and current HR policies

- Reconcile payroll data each pay period and investigate and correct any discrepancies or anomalies identified
- Perform calculations related to salary revisions, payroll adjustments, and termination payments
- Prepare various administrative and regulatory reports (employment insurance, tax slips, and other required reports)
- Provide support and share knowledge with payroll team members
- Respond to inquiries and provide support to various departments regarding payroll accounting matters
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of new analyses in collaboration with the Supervisor and Accounting Operations Analysts




- Perform other related duties associated with payroll administration. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a payroll environment, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Functional bilingualism (French and English);

Experience with transactional systems and payroll management tools

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of VIAnet, IRAS, and Oracle systems is considered an asset
- Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting operations
- College diploma (DEC), vocational diploma (DEP), attestation of collegiate studies (AEC), or equivalent post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.

Payroll Compliance

Practitioner (PCP) certification from the National Payroll Institute (formerly the Canadian Payroll Association) is considered a significant asset. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and payroll process optimization projects

- VIA Rail is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. 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. Alternate arrangements may be offered to individuals who request them at any stage of the recruitment process. Join our 3,000 other employees in helping provide Canadians with a safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable way to travel! #

📌 Gestionnaire finance, comptabilité et paie (Montreal)
🏢 Viarail
📍 Montreal