Retail Accountant: Impactful Finance & Growth

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays, volunteering, vacation,

Retirement program with employer match

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead month-end close activities, ensure accurate multi-entity reporting, and drive process improvements across the finance function. You will collaborate with finance, operations and leadership to resolve issues and optimize reporting accuracy.

With 3+ years of practical accounting experience, you will leverage Excel, SAP or ERP systems, and data tools such as Power BI/Power Query to deliver reliable analyses and actionable commentary

Qualifications

• 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 Automate for data transformation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Exercises independent judgment when completing complex month-end close activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
• Proactively identifies process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and recommends solutions utilizing subject matter expertise.
• Investigates account variances and develops well-supported conclusions and corrective actions.
• Prioritizes workload and manages 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.
• Serve as a key resource for retail branch personnel by leading support for seed programs, costing resolution, Supplier seed EDI validations, system guidance, and operational initiatives.
• 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 leader.
• Limited travel is possible for attendance at Regional/Divisional Meetings, visits to Branches, and attendance at training opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

SAP or ERP

Job description

Nutrien is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead month-end close activities, ensure accurate multi-entity reporting, and drive process improvements across the finance function. You will collaborate with finance, operations and leadership to resolve issues and optimize reporting accuracy.

With 3+ years of practical accounting experience, you will leverage Excel, SAP or ERP systems, and data tools such as Power BI/Power Query to deliver reliable analyses and actionable commentary