CN is a premium railroad committed to safety and service, seeking an Intern for Accounts Payable. The role involves achieving accounts payable targets, managing electronic invoice postings, and educating field personnel and suppliers on invoice processing.
Responsibilities
Work closely with suppliers to optimize exchange of confidential data by leveraging the current processing channels
Perform root-cause analysis of recurring, systemic errors and work with key stakeholders including suppliers, Supply Management, Treasury and Taxation, Accounting Development, and Information and Technology (I&T) to coordinate resolution
Handle audit processes, systems, and transactions for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), financial controls, policy adherence, accuracy, and completeness
Communicate with field personnel and all levels of management on compliance issues, as well as misreported, unauthorized or erroneous information
Analyze invoices to ensure that correct processing channels are used and coordinate transition to new channels
Provide end-user coaching, training and problem resolution on systems, policies, and procedures Review various performance measurements and metrics to monitor and evaluate process effectiveness
Support continuous improvements to ensure a high level of performance leading to customer satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
Cultivates relationships to proactively support customers’ supply chain needs or those that support them
Shares information
Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Leverages feedback and coaching
Tracks metrics and is accountable
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Understanding of accounting principles, procedures and policies
Knowledge of Accounts Payable systems such as Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) and SAP Business Warehouse
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Access
Working towards or having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
Preferred
CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration.
