Specialist Commodity Tax in Calgary, Canada

Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Manager, Commodity Tax, the Specialist Tax will be responsible for reviewing transactions and processes to minimize commodity tax costs and risks, including identifying and implementing tax saving and minimization strategies. You will also prepare and file complex Canadian sales tax returns, assist in managing government commodity tax audits to ensure the validity of audit assessments, prepare recommendations regarding the corrective course of action and additional general tax system queries from the business units.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identifying, preparing, filing, and supporting commodity tax recoveries and other adjustments

• Preparing complex commodity tax returns and facilitating related payments within the prescribed time period to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements

• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and adjusting journal entries

• Helping to coordinate government commodity tax audits to complete them efficiently and minimize audit assessments, including collaborating with business units and responding to audit queries with complete and timely responses

• Responding to routine commodity tax queries from business units

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, information technology, or equivalent diplmoa/certificateand work experience

• A minimum of 2+ years of commodity tax experience or SAP experience

• Candidates with less experience will be considered for an Analyst, Commodity Tax and we encourage you to apply

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Able to prioritize workload under tight and firm deadlines

  WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER :

• Flexible and competitive benefits package

• Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans

• Employee Share Purchase Plan

• Performance Incentive Program

• Annual Fitness Subsidy

• Part-time Studies Program

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.

  Background Investigation:

  The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal history check

• Reference check

• Driver’s License verification and/or last 3 years of driving history if a requirement of the position

• Background checks that may included 7 years of employment history and Social Security number verification

  Management Conductor Program:

  Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.

  For our US applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities . For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

• Req ID: 103658

• Department: Finance & Accounting

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Position Type: Non-Union

• Location: Calgary, AB

• Country: Canada

• % of Travel: None

• of Positions: 1

• Job Grade: 4

• Job Available to: Internal & External

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