Corporate Reporting Accountant

Purpose of the Position

The Corporate Reporting Accountant prepares high quality tax and entity financial reporting documents, in compliance with requirements, and maintains stakeholder relationship with Taxation.

Position Accountabilities

• Account for taxes for certain CPKC entities, analyze related accounts, coordinate intercompany transfer pricing adjustments, and prepare summary financial information used by the tax group for provision calculation
• Prepare U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements needed by internal stakeholders on a recurring basis, including coordination with the multiple internal stakeholders that provide information into the reporting process
• Prepare account reconciliations for income taxes and selected entities
• Assess reporting implications of significant financial transactions and draft related disclosures
• Identify, analyze and reconcile inconsistent information in order to recommend adjustments where necessary
• Identify and analyze possible improvements to the reporting process, with a particular focus on maintenance of entity reporting ledger and consolidation tool used in financial statement preparation, and implement selected solutions
• Ensure accounting and reporting process complies with applicable internal control (SOX) requirements; and
• Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
• CPA designated or training towards a CPA designation
• At least 2 years of experience in a corporate reporting role
• Knowledge of US GAAP requirements, desirable
• Possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication Skills

What CPKC Has to Offer

• Flexible and competitive benefits package
• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
• Employee share purchase plan
• Performance incentive plan
• Annual fitness subsidy
• Part-time studies program

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug Testing
• Background Investigation
• Education verification
• Professional references
• Social Security Number verification

Becoming a Railroader

• Flexibility and competitive benefits package
• Opportunity for professional development through the Management Conductor Program
• Location changes based on organizational requirements
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
• Inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Culture of Inclusion

• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
• Employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion
• Encourages all qualified candidates to apply including: women, BIPOC, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities
• Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request

Additional Information

Req ID: 106123
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: 5
Job Available to: Internal & External