Analyst, Period End Close & Accounting Support

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Nutrien Calgary, a leading crop inputs provider, seeks an experienced accountant to support month-end close for the NPKC units. You will coordinate journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany analyses, and governance of allocations across ERP systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years of finance experience, IFRS familiarity, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Join a collaborative team delivering accurate reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in finance-related role preferable; accounting designation advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP and Oracle).
• IFRS knowledge is an asset; agriculture knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and allocations for NPKC units and cross-ERP allocations.
• Coordinate period-end close accruals, prepaids, reversals, and reconciliations.
• Review monthly closings and balance sheet reconciliations for AR/AP.
• Coordinate with outsource teams and ERP systems for closing processes.
• Perform intercompany analyses and variance analysis of prepaid expenses and accruals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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.

What You'll Do

• Review journal entries and/or work completed by the outsource team, on the calculation and booking of allocations to and from departments, segments, and other allocations for the NPKC business units including allocations crossing legal entities and ERP systems
• Coordinate, prepare and/or review journal entries and work completed by the outsource team for period end close accruals, prepaids, reversals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Coordinate with other teams to receive information required for calculating/posting accruals/prepaids
• Review monthly closing activities for the NPKC business units including reviews of balance sheet reconciliations for AR/AP related accounts, allocations, and journal entries
• Coordinate and control with the outsource team the closing process within the ERP systems
• Perform review of trial balances (e.g., accruals, transaction types)
• Complete variance analysis of Prepaid Expenses and Accruals as part of the month end close activities
• Complete intercompany and intersystem analysis when necessary for Allocations crossing Legal entities and ERPs
• Oversee and support the investigation and clearing process of aged items in the Goods Received Goods Invoiced accounts
• Transition activities for tasks transitioning from other areas to Record to Report
• Develop, implement, and calculate Allocation methodologies and communications with stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Senior Supervisor, Period End Close & Acctg Support, NPKC to develop, implement, consistently apply, and update Allocation and Period End Close governance protocols and policies
• Support on-going initiatives and projects as required
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in finance-related role preferable (preference given to those with an accounting designation)
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (ERP - SAP and Oracle; Microsoft Office - Excel)
• Capacity to learn multiple processes and support other positions
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Highly detail oriented
• Process improvement mindset
• Agriculture business knowledge considered an asset
• Knowledge of accounting principles; IFRS experience is considered an asset
  
  

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
  
  

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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