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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 Analyst Tax will be a key contributor to the CPKC income tax team and will assist with various aspects of the tax function, including income tax accounting and reporting, income tax compliance and audits, and property tax. The successful candidate will show a demonstrated passion for excellence and thrive on challenges, while working closely with the tax team and other members of CPKC’s finance team to support business needs.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual Canadian tax provision calculations

• Assist with the preparation of return to provision calculations and ensure provisions are timely and accurately booked

• Assist with analyzing tax information and preparing internal management reporting

• Assist with the preparation of domestic compliance filings, including Canadian corporate income tax returns, tax information returns and country by country reporting, gathering data and preparing documentation for the files

• Assist with gathering supporting documentation for, and preparing responses to, government audit queries

• Establish and maintain well-documented files to support tax provision, tax reporting and compliance

• Prepare account reconciliations for income taxes and selected entities

• Ensure accounting and reporting process complies with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements

• Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers

• Assist property tax and commodity tax teams with compliance and payments as needed

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Accounting, or other relevant fields

• Interest in pursuing accounting designation (CPA)

• Experience with the following considered an asset:

• TaxPrep software

• SAP

• Knowledge of US GAAP Accounting

  WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:

• Flexible and competitive benefits package

• Competitive company pension plan

• Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Performance Incentive Program

• Annual Fitness Subsidy

• Part-time Studies Program

  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

  MANAGEMENT CONDUCTOR PROGRAM:

  Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

  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: 103042

• Department: Finance & Accounting

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Position Type: Non-Union

• Location: Calgary, Alberta

• Country: Canada

• % of Travel: 0-10%

• of Positions: 1

• Job Grade: 5

• Job Available to: Internal & External