Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career—you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONReporting to the Manager, Compensation Accounting, the Specialist Compensation Accounting sustains and improves accounting and reporting activities associated with labour relations, payroll, vacation and advantages processes. This position provides a unique opportunity to build deep expertise at the intersection of compensation, payroll, financial reporting, and labour relations. In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience managing complex accounting processes that directly support period‑end close, forecasting, audit readiness, and SOX compliance.POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIESPlan detailed accounting and reporting activities on a recurring basis in order to support rapid and accurate period-end closeCoordinate activities with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the accounting and reporting process (payroll, human resources, labour relations, information systems) or require its output (forecasting,



business groups)Perform journal entries and reconciliationsPrepare financial analysis on monthly and quarterly dataAssess and research implications of significant financial transactionsIdentify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information and recommend adjustments where necessaryEnsure accounting and reporting processes comply with applicable internal control (SOX) requirementsLiaise with Financial Planning to facilitate forecast preparation and monitoringAddress and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewersIdentify and analyze possible improvements to processes and implement selected solutionsPOSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related fieldA minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting and finance, with exposure to payroll, journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and internal controls (SOX).Accounting designation (CPA; CPA, CA), or near completionKnowledge of US GAAP requirements is desirableERP/SAP expertise is an assetPayroll systems and processes is an assetApplication Expertise is desirable: Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), Excel, Workiva,



BlacklinePossess a strong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholdersWHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFERFlexible and competitive benefits packageCompetitive company pension and/or retirement plansEmployee share purchase planAnnual fitness subsidyPart‑time studies programPRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSBACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONCriminal history checkEducation verificationProfessional referencesBECOMING A RAILROADERAs an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.MANAGEMENT CONDUCTOR PROGRAMBecoming 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.CULTURE OF INCLUSIONFor our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants 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 Color (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: Department: Finance & AccountingJob Type: Full-TimePosition Type: Non-UnionLocation: Calgary, AlbertaCountry: Canada% of Travel: 0-10%# of Positions: 1Job Grade: 4Job Available to: Internal & External#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist Corporate Accounting (Calgary)
🏢 CPKC
📍 Calgary