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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

The Co-op program at CPKC will give you an opportunity to gain large public-company experience with a culture committed to success and development. You will collaborate on projects that require detailed analytical review, and progress real-time business and process improvements. The job requires an aptitude for data mining, analytics, problem solving and a drive for collaboration.

CPKC is currently considering a Co-op Student pursuing an undergraduate degree or College Diploma programs including but not limited to the following areas of study:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Commerce
• Economics

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES – FINANCIAL PLANNING

• Prepare monthly revenue, expense and/or capital forecasts;
• Prepare reports and complete ad hoc analysis, including variance analysis; and
• Support financial planning projects including process improvement, information technology enhancements, etc.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES – ACCOUNTING

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations;
• Prepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly data; and
• Perform other month end closing responsibilities and related reporting.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including but not limited to Excel;
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team;
• Strong communication and organizational skills;
• Manage expectations and prioritize work-based requirements;
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform critical self-reviews;
• Continuous improvement mindset; and
• Ability to use Best Practice to achieve departmental goals.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As an employer with national 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
• Education check

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)”.

• Req ID: 100487
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Job Type: Co-op
• Position Type: Non-Union
• Location: Calgary, Alberta
• Country: Canada
• % of Travel: 0-10%
• # of Positions: 2
• Job Available to: External

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