Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you are part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Corporate 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 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

External Reporting

\xc2\xb7 Prepare quarterly and annual reports as required by Canadian Securities Commissions and US Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Company\'s consolidated operations

\xc2\xb7 Compile and maintain month-end checklists and electronic binders, including financial statement disclosure, on designated areas

\xc2\xb7 Assist other team members during quarterly and annual close process

\xc2\xb7 Lead the internal controls of the above noted processes in accordance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)

\xc2\xb7 Work closely with auditors to provide information and clarification during internal and external audits

\xc2\xb7 Prepare quarterly and annual reports 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

\xc2\xb7 Prepare other regulatory reports required by government agencies such as Statistics Canada and Transport Canada (TC) surveys and reports, Bureau of Economic Analysis and State regulatory filings for all US legal entities

\xc2\xb7 Update and maintain business rules to gather the differences between the US GAAP ledger and the STB and CTA ledgers

Internal Reporting

\xc2\xb7 Prepare account reconciliations by legal company entity, for all corporate general ledger accounts such as bank accounts, long-term debt, environmental liabilities, and various accrued liabilities accounts

\xc2\xb7 Comply with corporate accounting policies and procedures regarding Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP) transaction processing

\xc2\xb7 Prepare and review internal financial reports and presentations with internal stakeholders such as Investor Relations, Taxation, Human Resources, and Financial Planning

\xc2\xb7 Follow key internal controls over financial reporting and identify potential process improvements to create efficiencies

Projects

\xc2\xb7 Implement process improvements including leveraging technology (such as TM1) to improve the financial statement close process for consolidated and regulatory books of account

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek 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

Accounting

\xc2\xb7 Minimum 3 years of experience within an accounting firm or relevant industry experience

Education/Certification/Designation

\xc2\xb7 Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent

Competencies

\xc2\xb7 Applies critical thinking

\xc2\xb7 Communicates with impact

\xc2\xb7 Sets direction and inspires others

\xc2\xb7 Develops self and others

\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with others and shares information

\xc2\xb7 Solves problems to create value

\xc2\xb7 Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (French and English) *

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of US GAAP accounting policies, and securities commissions\' reporting rules and regulations in both Canada and the US

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Visio and Business Objects

\xc2\xb7 Solid understanding of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Framework or internal controls over financial reporting

\xc2\xb7 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.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.

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