Impactful Senior Accountant, Downstream & Retail Finance

Nutrien; Saskatoon; Presencial; CAD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nutrien is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements from our Saskatoon-area operations. You will analyze variances, manage multi-entity reporting, and partner with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and ERP proficiency, with opportunities to lead projects, mentor staff, and contribute to internal controls and audits. A collaborative, safety-conscious culture awaits.

Formación

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field.
• 3+ years of practical experience.
• Proficient in applying accounting principles and financial reporting best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Versed in SAP or similar ERP/accounting software.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and strong business ethics.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and as part of a team.
• Experience using Power Query, Power BI, or Power Automation for data transformation, is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Exercise independent judgment completing complex month-end close activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
• Proactively identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions utilizing subject matter expertise in inventory, costing, and margin analysis.
• Investigate account variances, inventory discrepancies, purchase and manufacturing cost variances, margin fluctuations and develop well-supported conclusions and corrective actions.
• Prioritize workload and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Apply critical thinking and accounting guidance to recommend appropriate treatment for non-routine transactions.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations and Business Leadership teams to identify and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues while driving operational and financial excellence.
• Own and prepare financial reporting, including analysis and commentary, for cross-department and management use.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, automation efforts, and cross-functional business projects.
• Prepare and/or monitor and ensure adequate support is obtained for inventory movements, intercompany eliminations, reserves, and adjustments to validate accuracy and completeness.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory observations and reconciliation activities.
• Mentor less experienced team members and act as an experienced resource within the accounting organization.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with technical accounting assessments and implementation of accounting guidance.
• Collaborate on special projects and other initiatives assigned by the leader.
• Limited travel is possible for plant visits, inventory counts, audits and training opportunities.

Conocimientos

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field

Herramientas

SAP

ERP software

Descripción del empleo

Nutrien is seeking a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvements from our Saskatoon-area operations. You will analyze variances, manage multi-entity reporting, and partner with Finance, Operations, and Leadership to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and ERP proficiency, with opportunities to lead projects, mentor staff, and contribute to internal controls and audits. A collaborative, safety-conscious culture awaits.