Analyst Corporate Accounting
City : Calgary, AB, CA, T2G 3J5
Category : Other
Industry : Transportation
Employer : Canadian Pacific
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:
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Plan detailed accounting and accounting project-related activities on a recurring basis in order to support rapid and accurate execution
- Coordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting and reporting process or require its output
- Execute and coordinate accounting project-related testing activities, which may include system integration, data validation and user acceptance testing within the Corporate Accounting department
- Support corporate accounting month end processes, as necessary, which may include but are not limited to journal entries, reconciliations and analysis of monthly and quarterly data
- Ensure compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) or securities regulation, as applicable
- Ensure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements, as applicable
- Identify and analyze possible improvements to processes and implement selected solutions
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum 1+ years accounting experience in accounting
- CPA registered
- Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
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 national 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)”.