Analyst, OTC Cash Handling

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement matching program

Tuition assistance

Holidays, volunteering & wellness

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an OTC Cash Application Analyst to ensure accurate customer payments, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close with strong governance. The role requires collaboration across Credit, AR, IT, and operations to resolve issues and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting and hands-on experience in cash application, AR processes, and ERP systems (SAP or Oracle).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent post-secondary education.
• Experience in accounting, cash application or AR.
• Strong knowledge of cash application, reconciliations and AR processes.
• Experience with SAP/ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in shared services, process improvement, automation, and GAAP is assets.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME in cash application and AR adjustments for complex transactions.
• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy and completeness.
• Execute month-end close procedures for accurate customer reporting.
• Coordinate with Credit management and external AP to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform root cause analysis of recurring issues and propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with IT and the OTC Continuous Improvement team to strengthen controls and implement enhancements.
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and regression testing for AR processes and systems.
• Ensure SOPs are current and complete.
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting documentation and participating in meetings.

Skills

Cash application

Accounts receivable

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

KPIs knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Supervisor, the OTC Cash Application Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely application of customer payments, account reconciliations, journal entries, month end close activities, and account adjustments while maintaining strong financial controls and governance.

The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of cash application, accounts receivable processes, customer payment management, reconciliations, ERP systems, and financial reporting.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, drive process improvements, support automation initiatives, and ensure efficient and accurate operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Act as a subject matter expert in cash application and AR account adjustments for complex transactions
• Prepare and post journal entries with a focus on accuracy and completeness
• Execute month end close procedures, ensuring accurate customer reporting
• Coordinate with internal Credit management team and external customers’ accounts payable department to resolve account discrepancies
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring exceptions and operational issues, identifying trends and recommending corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Collaborate with IT, the OTC Continuous Improvement team, and internal stakeholders to strengthen controls, support governance requirements, and implement process and system enhancements
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and regression testing for AR processes and systems, as required
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are current, accurate, and complete
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and participating in audit meetings

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent post-secondary accounting education
• Experience in accounting, cash application, accounts receivable, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of customer payment application, account reconciliations, cash controls, and accounts receivable processes
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP (Oracle or equivalent considered)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and troubleshooting skills
• Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain high ethical standards
• Experience in shared services, process improvement, automation initiatives, and knowledge of GAAP are assets
• Ability to work in-office five days per week
• Strong knowledge of KPIs
• Intermediate level Excel skills

Preferred

• Experience with cash application technologies and remittance automation solutions
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and Power Query

What You'll Get

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
• Support When it Matters– Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

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