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Job Summary
The Senior Analyst is responsible for achieving Accounts Payable targets set out by the Manager or Specialist, Accounts Payable, which focuses on audits, error postings, blocked or outstanding invoices. The incumbent has a thorough understanding of the procurement to payment pipeline for designated areas. Therefore, 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. The position directly contributes to the education of field personnel and suppliers on the proper and timely invoice processing and other financial postings.
Main Responsibilities
Analysis and Audit Management
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 I&T to coordinate resolution
Manage audit processes, systems, and transactions for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), financial controls, policy adherence, accuracy, and completeness
Collaboration, Support and Staff Management
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
Indirectly supervise unionized staff as required.
Provide end-user coaching, training and problem resolution on systems, policies, and procedures
Support
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
Perform User Acceptance Testing related to system changes
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress.
Requirements
Experience
Accounts Payable
Between 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
o Experience with Accounts Payable systems or processes, audits and corporate credit card programs
o Experience in the railway industry
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
College or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or Computer Science
Competencies
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)
Technical Skills/Knowledge
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
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.
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