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Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Accounts Payable position in Montreal, Quebec for summer 2023 (May – August).
Job Summary
The Intern, Accounts Payable is responsible for achieving Accounts Payable targets set out by the Manager or Officer, Accounts Payable, which focuses on audits, error postings, and blocked or outstanding invoices. The role monitors a portfolio of electronic invoice postings and follows up on aging supplier accounts with a focus on supplier payable balances that are over payment terms; therefore, the incumbent learns the procurement to payment pipeline for designated areas. The position directly contributes to the education of field personnel and suppliers on the proper and timely invoice processing and other financial postings.
Major 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
Requirements
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
Education
Working towards or having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.
CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
