Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Accounting analyst will provide financial and operational results to business leads and financial planners through the execution of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of financial data from ensuring completeness and accuracy through the collection process, identifying the analytics potential and analyzing financial and operational data to provide actionable insight.  
 
 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
•    Prepare and post monthly and quarterly journal entries
•    Perform account analysis and reconciliations of key accounts
•    Analyze financial results regularly to ensure financial data is complete and reflective of operational reality
•    Coordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting and reporting process or require its output
•    Contribute to relevant sections of external financial disclosures
•    Document applicable internal control processes
•    Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
•    Identify and analyze possible improvements to processes and implement selected solutions
•    Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers
 
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•    Min. 1 year post graduate work in accounting, from firm or industry
•    Registered (or registering) in training towards CPA designation
•    Undergraduate degree or College Diploma program in the following areas of study - Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
 

 

WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension plan Employee Share Purchase Plan Performance Incentive Program Annual Fitness Subsidy Part-time Studies Program

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

 

 

Background Investigation:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:         

 

Criminal history check Reference check

 

Management Conductor Program:

Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

 

CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).  

 

Req ID: 104001 Department: Finance & Accounting Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: None # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 5 Job Available to: Internal & External

 

 

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