Treasury Analyst

Location:

MONTREAL, Quebec, CA, H3B 2C9

Reference Number : 1361

Status : Permanent - Full-time

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate : 67 859 - 79 834

Number of positions to be filled : 1

Application Deadline : 07/14/2026

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.

The Accounts Payable Treasury Analyst is responsible for the daily management of VIA Rail’s cash flow. Acts as the main point of contact between the banks and VIA Rail. Prepares the monthly invoicing to Transport Canada and determines the funds required for VIA Rail’s operations for the upcoming month. The analyst is responsible for month-end journal entries for the main bank accounts. Also serves as the administrator for VIA Rail with respect to the banking platform and is responsible for managing user access.

Responsibilities:

Responds to inquiries from external auditors;
Authorizes and processes wire transfer requests and bank drafts on behalf of the company with the Bank of Montreal;
Approves payments made by payroll and tax teams in a timely manner to avoid late payment penalties;
Monitors the balance of US general accounts at BMO and Harris (including USD purchases) to avoid overdrafts and carries out foreign currency purchases to support operational needs;
Acts as the primary operational liaison between commercial banks and the Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Revenue departments;
In collaboration with IT, is responsible for testing and implementing new banking technological solutions and the Oracle Cash Management module prior to production deployment;
Manages user access as the main administrator with banks and ensures proper segregation of duties in accordance with the company’s internal control policies;
Performs tasks related to cheque deposits;
Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and year-end reconciliation processes for various bank accounts and accounts payable general ledger (G/L) accounts;
Manages access, conducts audits, and supports interactions with the bank as administrator of the corporate purchasing card program;
Participates in various special projects under the responsibility of the Accounts Payable team.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in administration or accounting (asset);
Minimum of 5 years of experience in treasury management, accounts payable, or accounts receivable;
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written);
Knowledge of Oracle;
High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to adapt to new technologies in a changing environment.

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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