Specialist, Tax - Calgary, Canada - CP

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    CP Calgary, Canada

    4 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    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
  • Prepare income taxes disclosure in the quarterly and annual external reporting document
  • 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 to 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
  • Address and respond to queries from auditors and internal reviewers

    • POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • CPA designated or training towards a CPA designation
  • Minimum 3 years relevant experience
  • 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 plan
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Performance Incentive Program
  • Annual Fitness Subsidy
  • Part-time Studies Program