Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you\xe2\x80\x99re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely\xe2\x80\x95helping 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 Lease Administration is responsible for the end-to-end management of leasing activities at CN. In accordance with the new Lease Accounting Standard adopted in 2019, the role is accountable for various steps of the lease lifecycle, such as ensuring CN is compliant with new leasing guidelines, administering CN\xe2\x80\x99s leased asset portfolio, entering lease accounting information from lease contracts into CN\xe2\x80\x99s leasing system, performing lease qualification and classification tests, administering lease payments, performing month-end and quarter-end close procedures. Furthermore, the incumbent prepares monthly account reconciliations to ensure that financial data in the leasing system is accurate and ensures that CN\xe2\x80\x99s quarterly financial statements are fairly stated. The position also performs Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls within day-to-day tasks, and prepares reporting data, complex calculations, schedules, and reports for CN\xe2\x80\x99s quarterly and annual financial statements. Main Responsibilities Lease Administration

• Evaluate and determine the accounting treatment for new and current leases

• Create, update and maintain lease information in the leasing system and database

• Process lease payments

• Establish controls for offline credits related to leased cars

• Manage lease accounting related to different phases of a lease

• Perform various lease related activities to ensure compliance with the new Lease Accounting Standard such as lease qualification and classification tests, lease term and option assessments and lease re-measurements

• Maintain and establish good relations with CN\xe2\x80\x99s lessors, internal stakeholders (Finance, Treasury, Real Estate, Taxation, Procurement and Supply Management, IT, Operations) as well as internal and external auditors

Financial Reporting

• Prepare lease schedules included in the financial statements, notes, management discussions and analysis (MD&A), and executive binder

• Perform monthly reconciliations of various accounts

• Execute monthly reporting for leases

• Review purchase and lease contracts for the purpose of reporting future commitments and embedded derivatives

• Execute ad-hoc requests for data extracts related to lease accounting

• Prepare quarterly regulatory reporting schedules for Properties

• Assist with the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE)[NB1] approval process and provide support related to SAP Project System(PS) and Asset Accounting (AA) modules

Working Conditions The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress. Requirements Experience Accounting

• Between 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience

o Experience with accounting policy research* o Experience with accounting and leasing systems

• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Accounting

• Member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA)

Competencies

• Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

• Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and others accountable to meet performance expectations

• Shows initiative and empowers others to raise CN\xe2\x80\x99s collective game

• Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

• Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

• Time management

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;

• Knowledge of SAP (Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Asset Accounting (AA), Project System (PS), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Material Management (MM) Modules)

• Knowledge of Business Warehouse (BW)*

• 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.



[NB1]What does AFE stand for? CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company\xe2\x80\x99s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN\xe2\x80\x99s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada. 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.