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　　Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is looking for a highly motivated person to fulfill a full-time (40h/week) Intern, US Property Tax position in Homewood, IL from May – August 2024.

　　Job Summary

　　The Intern, United States (U.S.) Property Tax is responsible for assisting the Manager, U.S. Property Taxes with updating property tax assessments and payments on U.S. assets. The incumbent contributes occasionally to the review of state-assessed property valuations. Additionally, the role performs miscellaneous tasks, including other types of tax compliance as needed.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Pay property taxes to various authorities

　　Assist with compiling annual property tax filings

　　Review annual assessment notices and update internal records that rely on this information

　　Perform clerical tasks associated with property tax payment processes

　　Carry out other tasks as needed

　　Requirements

　　Demonstrates active listening

　　Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

　　Applies critical thinking

　　Solves problems to create value

　　Excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Ability to organize, multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines

　　Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

　　Technical skills in other computer applications and systems*

　　Education

　　In pursuit of an Accounting, Taxation or Economics Bachelor’s Degree*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

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　　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.

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