Intern, Accounting

Title of the Job: Intern, Accounting

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: At 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.
We welcome students aboard to join our team and play a valuable role in the engine that keeps the North American economy on track. Expect an exciting environment where you’ll be encouraged to learn, grow, and be recognized for your unique ideas and contributions. Work on pivotal projects with experienced collaborators who will encourage you to share your perspectives, and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, Accounting position in Montreal, QC from May- Aug 2025.Job SummaryThe Intern, Accounting is responsible for supporting CN’s Accounting Department, including Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Revenue Management, Financial Reporting, and Accounting Development. CN’s Accounting Department is a cross-functional team of over 200 professionals responsible for accounting operations and financial reporting. The team ensures the highest level of integrity for the organization’s accounting records and is engaged with every function to control costs, maximize revenue and cash flow, and support CN in achieving its financial objectives.Major Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and system testing
• Perform various analyses and reconciliations
• Create checklists and procedure documentation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements

Requirements

• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Deadline focused and results oriented
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and Access*
• Experience in a call center, collections agency, collection of receivables*

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an assetAbout CNCN 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.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s most and railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in 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 reach out to our team atAs an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. 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.

Company Name: Canadian National Railway

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