Senior Accountant, Payroll

3 weeks ago

Montréal QC, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us
Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Payroll & Time’s primary responsibility is to act as the technical expert for SAP Payroll/Time operations. The role is the escalation point for all technical issues associated with the Payroll/Time function. This includes acting as a liaison between Payroll/Time, I&T and other functions within CN, optimization of existing business processes and developing solutions to new initiatives. The role is also responsible for developing and maintaining the technical skillset of the Payroll/Time function as well as overseeing and providing various levels of support, training, and documentation of Time/Payroll business processes across the CN network.

Main Responsibilities
Technical Expertise

· Liaison between I&T and the Payroll/Time function. Facilitates translation of complex technical/business issues between both parties

· Point of escalation for error resolution of all Payroll/Time issues encountered during day-to-day

· Documentation of technical Payroll/Time processes and associated business processes

· Provides technical solutions for current and future business process optimization

· Involvement in special projects

· Key resource for next generation solution for SAP Time/Payroll module

Skillset Development and Maintenance

· Adds technical expertise to Payroll/Time process documents and supports training

· Develops job aids and other support items to complement training

· Provides support and direction for new and existing Payroll/Time reporting and processing tools

Support and Communication

· Acts in collaboration with Payroll/Time BPS and other stakeholders (internal and external) to develop technical solutions which optimize current and future business processes

· Involved in the creation and improvement of queries and reporting capabilities to develop cross-functional reporting solutions

· Proficient with SAP time reports including those created by Payroll/Time module reporting software such as SpinifexIT

· Documents technical solutions and collaborates to build knowledge repository

· Helps provide training support across the CN network (including online training tools and service desk support)

· Helps ensure that any new culture changes to payroll/time functionalities (workflow, reporting, time entry, etc) are communicated promptly and clearly to key stakeholders.

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 stress.

Requirements
Experience

· 5+ years of progressive I&T SAP payroll experience serving as a payroll/time technical expert within a large multinational corporation

· Extensive technical SAP technical support and configuration expertise in Human Resources and Canadian and US Payroll and Time Modules

· Excellent knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and procedures, payroll disciplines, taxation, treasury and the capacity to utilize these skills in daily interactions with various functional experts.

· Ability to multi-task in high pressure situations.

· Experience with various software applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s degree in I&T, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Human Resources, or similar.

· National Payroll Institute Certification and/or American Payroll Association Designation or equivalent payroll experience is an asset.

Competencies

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Communicates with impact

· Leads by example for the safety and security of all

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Applies critical thinking

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of the Company’s operational systems and industry technologies relating to time entry, reporting, and processing (SAP, CTS, UKG)

· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CN’s suite of productivity software, including Microsoft (MS) Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and Access

· Ability to extract and analyze large amounts of data using MS Office and other strategic data mining tools (i.e. Business Warehouse, Spinifex)

· Ability to execute and coordinate multiple deliverables concurrently

· Ability to conceptualize system process flows in order to understand interdependencies and cause-effect relationships

· Possess facilitation skills to lead discovery sessions and collect business requirements

· Knowledge of the organization and ability to network

This position is posted as a grade 9. For internal candidates, note that the grade level of the position may adjust based on the employee's experience.
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.

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