Specialist Project Accounting

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:

As the Project Accounting Analyst/Specialist you will work with various departments to ensure proper accounting and reporting of CPKC investments of over $1billion annually in capital projects. This role contributes at every stage of the project life cycle, including asset creation and retirement.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Review project proposals and determine appropriate accounting treatment
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation, analysis and presentation of project spend
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for all business transactions leading up to the financial statements
• Perform account analysis and monthly reconciliations of key Balance Sheet accounts
• Review ongoing projects and setup final assets upon project completion
• Identify, analyze, and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessary
• Ensure financial data generation process comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements
• Review complex accounting concerns, in consultation with accounting policy team
• Identify and analyze process improvement opportunities and implement selected solutions
• Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers
• Exemplifies CPKC Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other relevant fields
• Accounting designation is required CFA, CPA (CA/CMA/CGA)
• 3-5 years related work experience post qualification
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• SAP experience is an asset
• Financial acumen and ability to practically apply financial principles & theories
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage conflicting timelines/requirements and to prioritize
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

We Offer:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• 401k savings
• Leave/vacation plan

EEO Statement

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Company Overview

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.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy CPKC may be the place for you.