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Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.\nAt CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.\nJoin us today and get your career moving!\nJob Summary\nThe incumbent delivers specialized payroll accounting and compliance support for Canadian payroll operations. This role is responsible for validating and processing time entries, gross earnings, statutory deductions, and vendor remittances, while ensuring accurate payroll execution for unionized and management employees. The position demands precise and timely payroll disbursements under strict deadlines. In addition, the incumbent prepares financial data and reports for internal stakeholders, supporting cross-functional collaboration and aligning with CN's financial reporting objectives. The role also ensures full compliance with regulatory reporting requirements set by governing bodies such as tax authorities.\nMain Responsibilities\nExecution of Employee Payroll Requirements\nCarry out all processes related to unionized and management payroll processing and off-cycle runs, including special payments\nEnsure accuracy of data transfers between Time system and Payroll system\nEnsure quick resolution of all employees pay disputes\nInvestigate employee overpayments and coordinate recovery of funds\nManage resources to ensure that all employee inquiries are handled on a professional and timely basis\nDeductions and Third-Party Vendor Management\nPerform all payroll gross-to-net tasks and third-party remittance processes including final payments to vendors\nEnsure timely issuance of all payments to individual tax authorities and be responsible for tax remittances and audits through adherence to current tax regulations\nMaintain various employee deductions\nReporting and Audits\nCarry out all gross to net Ad Hoc reporting requests from CN stakeholders\nEnsure compliance with Federal, Provincial and state regulations and guidelines.\nImprove queries, report and develop cross-functional reporting solutions\nContinuously identify and recommend improvements for systems, technology, and processes to improve efficiency\nGeneral ledger account analysis and reconciliation\nCoordinate, review and validate year end tax slips\nEnsure timely filing of year end summaries and tax slips\nCoordinate all external audits as requested by Federal and local tax authorities\nIntroduce controls that proactively identify errors for both pre- and post-payroll execution and ensure accurate posting of results to CN's General Ledger.\nWorking Conditions\nThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.\nExperience\nMinimum 5 years of progressive payroll and accounting experience\nSAP knowledge in using Human Resources, Payroll and Time modules*\nCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.\n*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).\nEducation/Certification/Designation\nBachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Human Resources, or similar\nNational Payroll Institute Certification and American Payroll Association Designation or equivalent payroll experience*\nProfessional Accounting Designation (CPA)*\nCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.\n*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).\nCompetencies\nWe Care About Each Other\nWe Strive for Excellence\nWe Succeed Together\nWe Lead Responsibly\nVision and strategic thinking\nImpactful and inclusive leadership\nPerformance and value delivery\nEmpowerment and talent development\nStrategic communication and influence\nManagerial courage and decisiveness\nListening\nProcess optimization\nCompliance\nStakeholder management\nBuild trust\nTechnical Skills/Knowledge\nExcellent knowledge of Canadian Payroll rules and legislation\nSAP knowledge in Human Resources and Payroll Modules\nExcellent knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, Canadian payroll disciplines and taxation\nAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)\nFluently Bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)\nAdditional Information (If Any)\nAbout CN\nCN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.\nAt CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. 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