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 supports different Finance teams in the execution of their responsibilities. This role performs three or four rotations of six to nine months each.
The accounting analyst will report to a mentor who will assist the candidates in completing their application for the CPA designation through the experience verification path.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Perform journal entries and reconciliations
- Coordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting and reporting process or require its output
- Prepare external financial disclosures
- Prepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data
- Document 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:
Registered (or registering) in training towards CPA designation
Undergraduate degree or College Diploma program in the following areas of study:
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- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Economics
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: 103410
- Department: Finance & Accounting
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 3
- Job Grade: 5
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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