Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting (temporary)

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re 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.

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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

• 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
• Lead the internal controls of the above noted processes in accordance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Work closely with auditors to provide information and clarification during internal and external audits
• 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
• 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
• Update and maintain business rules to gather the differences between the US GAAP ledger and the STB and CTA ledgers

Internal Reporting

• 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
• Comply with corporate accounting policies and procedures regarding Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP) transaction processing
• Prepare and review internal financial reports and presentations with internal stakeholders such as Investor Relations, Taxation, Human Resources, and Financial Planning
• Follow key internal controls over financial reporting and identify potential process improvements to create efficiencies

Projects

• 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

• 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
• Sets direction and inspires others
• 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
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Visio and Business Objects
• Solid understanding of Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Framework or internal controls over financial reporting
• 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 premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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.

CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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 often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply.

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