Job Description

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:

This position is responsible for preparation of account analysis and reconciliation, month end close activities and reporting, preparation of journal entries, compliance with SOX and management controls, providing support to NSC Billing & Receivables teams as required.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Analyze and review financial data, make appropriate recommendations and identify continuous improvement, opportunities and efficiencies
• Leverage Power BI or other technology to perform a wide range of tasks such as reporting, building dashboards, building data models and analyzing datasets
• Ensure adherence to SOX and Internal Controls
• Assist Director & Manager in ensuring appropriate process documentation is accurate and comprehensive (including training materials, audit documents, and work instructions)
• Support the Billing team in accurate and timely billing practices
• Publish signed contract rates while ensuring adherence to policy
• Support the Receivables team in account analysis, reconciliation and resolution
• In conjunction with the Director & Manager, provide leadership to unionized and non-unionized staff with respect to accounting practices
• Drive process improvement across all areas in Billing and Receivables Management
• Work with employees in all departments on continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with employees in other departments on special projects
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance / Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting practices
• Working knowledge of invoicing, rating and accounts receivable practices
• Project management, change management or continuous improvement training considered an asset
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and files simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills required

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)\xe2\x80\x9d.

• Req ID: 101573
• Department: Information Services
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 1
• Job Grade: 5
• Job Available to: Internal & External

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