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Job Summary
The Senior Accountant, Property Accounting is responsible for the preparation of financial reports in accordance with United States (US) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the applicable regulations in Canada and the US. The incumbent is also responsible for the set-up of networks related to the Company's infrastructure projects in the Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP) Project System Module. The Senior Accountant works with internal stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial information. The role has significant interaction and exposure to senior and executive leadership team.
Main Responsibilities
Internal Reporting
·Prepare account reconciliations and analysis of various financial accounts in accordance with US GAAP and the Company's capital accounting policies
·Prepare key reporting deliverables related to the $45B in fixed assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet
·Comply with corporate accounting policies and procedures regarding SAP transaction processing
·Prepare effectively internal financial reports and presentations with internal stakeholders such as Taxation and Financial Planning
·Follow key internal controls over financial reporting and identify potential process improvements to create efficiencies
Systems and Projects
·Contribute to the depreciation study of the Company's assets by supporting the Manager and Senior Manager in developing life estimates and salvage values which require the application of professional judgment
·Validate that projects are properly set up in SAP in accordance with the Company's capital guidelines
·Correct system errors in the processing of projects in SAP
·Ensure continuous data cleansing and collaborate with other parties to improve data
·Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency or effectiveness of existing processes
·Perform system related year-end close activities
·Perform first level review for the Company's Authorization for Expenditures by working with business partners to ensure that all requirements are met
External Reporting
·Prepare quarterly and annual reports as required by Canadian Securities Commissions and US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Company's consolidated operations
·Compile and maintain month-end checklists and electronic binders, including financial statement disclosure, on designated areas
·Assist other team members during quarterly and annual close process
·Work closely with auditors to provide information and clarification during internal and external audits
·Prepare quarterly and annual reports and schedules as required by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for the Company's US consolidated railroad companies and the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for the Company's Canadian consolidated railroad companies.
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday and will currently be eligible to participate in CN's flexible work from home policy. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
·Minimum 3 years of experience within an accounting firm or relevant industry experience
Education/Certification/Designation
·Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
·Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent
Competencies
·Applies critical thinking
·Communicates with impact
·Thorough and conscientious
·Develops self and others
·Collaborates with others and shares information
·Solves problems to create value
·Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (French and English) *
*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset
Technical Skills/Knowledge
·Knowledge of US GAAP accounting policies, and securities commissions' reporting rules and regulations in both Canada and the US
·General understanding of Rail Operations
·Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
·Knowledge of SAP, Business Warehouse, Workiva, and TM1 applications*
*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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