Senior Staff Accountant
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The purpose of the Senior Staff Accountant (Specialist Revenue Accounting) role is to account and report on CPKC’s revenue to ensure complete and accurate financial results for stakeholders and the investor community. You would be responsible for the evaluation and completion of accounting processes to reflect revenue generating activities and expenses as they relate to revenue, including the preparation of external and internal reporting. The key is to prepare and consolidate accurate and timely analysis to stakeholders such as Finance, Sales and Marketing, and the external community.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assist with the assessment, accounting, and forecasting of other freight and non-freight revenue
- Engage and support various business stakeholders in providing guidance and completing the accounting for revenues and related activities
- Develop and execute daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports that illustrate how CPKC is performing to plan against key metrics
- Assist in the validation and publication of internal reporting as it relates to revenues, demand and key metrics
- Perform journal entries and accounting processes to ensure the complete and accurate recognition of freight and non-freight revenues
- Complete relevant sections of the quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis and Annual Report
- Monitor data integrity to ensure consistent reporting
- Assist in the consolidation of revenue and key metric data for reporting purposes
- Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements and data maintenance to achieve business objectives that could be technical in nature
- Significant interaction with the business units to understand and articulate key drivers of change
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration or related field
- 3+ years of accounting or finance experience
- ERP/SAP, BPC, BI, and Blackline experience would be considered an asset
- Demonstrated capability to interpret a wide array of information and determine key messages
- Experience using Microsoft Excel functionality to analyze large volumes of data
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to clearly communicate both written and oral
- Strong organizational, time management and relationship management skills
- Able to work independently, and dig into technical anomalies to drive clarity and resolve problems
- Flexible and competitive benefits package
- Employer Funded Retirement Plan
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Performance Incentive Program
- Annual Fitness Subsidy
- Part-time Studies Program
Drug Test Elements:
CPKC is committed to the safety and health of its employees and the general public. All new hires are required to undergo a drug screen. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping CPKC safe and drug free.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Last 7 years of employment history; includes military service
- Social Security number verification
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 equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Req ID: 102351
- Department: Finance & Accounting
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Country: United States
- % of Travel: 0-10%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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