Accounting Coordinator - Temporary
Role summary
Air Canada is seeking a temporary Accounting Coordinator in Montreal, QC. This on-site role requires a High School diploma and a minimum of 2 years of office experience, with a focus on accounts payable and invoice processing. Responsibilities include accurately processing high volumes of supplier invoices, validating details, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with various internal teams. Proficiency in financial systems like SAP S/4, Ariba, and Trax, along with strong Microsoft Office skills, is preferred. The ideal candidate is adaptable, detail-oriented, organized, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills. Bilingualism in English and French is required. This temporary position offers a competitive hourly rate and access to various benefits after a qualifying period.
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada (On-site)
Starting Salary: $29.32/hour
Branch: EVP AND CFO
Category: Unionized (IAMAW – Clerical)
Job-type: Temporary
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol. Are you passionate about reaching new heights, teamwork and making a meaningful contribution? Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
It’s important to know that:
- Adaptability is essential in this fast-paced environment: Priorities can shift quickly, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining organized and focused is key to success in this role.
- Attention to detail is critical: A high level of accuracy is required when handling information, documentation, and daily processes to ensure quality standards and operational compliance are maintained.
- Independent work is balanced with strong collaboration: While you'll be expected to work autonomously and manage your responsibilities with minimal supervision, effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders is essential to ensure smooth coordination and successful outcomes
Key duties:
- Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using Trax, Ariba, and related systems.
- Review and validate invoice details, including amounts, taxes, currencies, vendor information, payment terms, charge allocations, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure invoices comply with internal controls, company policies, and established processing standards.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, including price variances, quantity mismatches, duplicate invoices, and missing information.
- Research invoice and payment status across multiple systems and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders.
- Escalate complex or unresolved invoice issues in a timely manner to ensure prompt resolution.
- Respond to vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Tax, Treasury, Technical Operations, Vendor Management, and Accounts Payable teams to support payment processes and issue resolution.
- Support vendor onboarding activities, including banking and remittance information updates.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and monitor outstanding balances and aged transactions.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and audit-ready files related to invoice processing activities.
- Process specialized transactions, including authorization invoices, EDI invoices, self-billing invoices, and credit memos as required.
- Perform additional related duties as required.
- High School diploma required;
- Completion of post-secondary coursework in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience, is an asset
- Minimum 2 years of office experience;
- Proficiency in financial and procurement systems, including, SAP S/4, Ariba & Trax, an asset;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders;
- Strong attention to details, problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume workload, meet tight deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position.
Benefits
- Financial benefits: Pension program, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Profit Sharing.
- Wellbeing & health benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance for you and your family (if necessary).
- Recognition: Air Canada’s recognition program (Shine) allows you to recognize and be recognized for those outstanding moments.
- Travel privileges: A generous employee travel program for you and other eligible once you have completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service. This includes, but is not limited to standby travel, hotel & car rental discounts, Air Canada Vacation discounts, and more.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
Linguistic Requirements
Bilingual (English and French)
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.
