Collections Analyst
CPKC · Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3B 0X3 · Canada · On-site
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Join CPKC, North America’s first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, you’re not just building a career, you’re part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
As the Analyst, Receivables Management (Collections Analyst), you will ensure the timely collection of all amounts due under customer contracts and tariffs while maintaining a strong client relationship. This involves utilizing the Collection Escalation Process to include letters and phone calls, while at the same time addressing customer disputes, concerns or inquiries.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Timely monitoring and collecting of past due receivables; maintaining confidentiality while protecting CPKC’s financial position
Investigates, validates and resolves account discrepancies/disputes, by working with both CPKC’s internal & external customers
Builds and maintain collaborative relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
Strategically manages multiple escalated accounts in addition to a non-escalated portfolio
Drills down to the root cause to resolve complex issues; ensuring a go-forward process is in place
Build business cases to support account resolution
Drives process improvements by proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions
Provides subject matter expertise and support functions to other departments or projects, and performs other duties as may be assigned
Adherence to daily targets and departmental objectives
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting or Business Administration
2 years’ experience in a collections or related role; Railroad or transportation experience is an asset
High proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
SAP system (ECC & S4) knowledge is an asset
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills with a proven ability to deliver results
Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
Effective communicator both verbal and written with both internal and external contacts at all levels
Ability to critically think through complex problems and offer solutions
Strong situational awareness
WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER:
Flexible and competitive benefits package
Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Performance Incentive Plan
Annual Fitness Subsidy
Part-time Studies Program
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Background Investigation
Criminal history check
Education verification
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