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Intern, Accounts Payable

This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026

Job Summary

The Intern, Accounts Payable is responsible for achieving Accounts Payable targets set out by the Manager or Officer, Accounts Payable, which focuses on audits, error postings, and blocked or outstanding invoices. 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; therefore, the incumbent learns the procurement to payment pipeline for designated areas. The position directly contributes to the education of field personnel and suppliers on the proper and timely invoice processing and other financial postings.

Major Responsibilities

• 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 Information and Technology (I&T) to coordinate resolution
• Handle audit processes, systems, and transactions for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), financial controls, policy adherence, accuracy, and completeness
• 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
• Provide end-user coaching, training and problem resolution on systems, policies, and procedures
  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

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Education

• Working towards or having completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

About CN

CN 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 a 20,000-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.

At 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. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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