Senior Accountant — Financial Analysis & ERP Optimization

Nutrien; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to join our Calgary-based team. You will own complex month-end close activities across multiple entities and currencies, drive improvements, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Collaborative, cross-functional work with operations and leadership is essential. The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Excel and SAP.

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.
• 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 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

Excel proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Power BI

Job description

Nutrien is seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to join our Calgary-based team. You will own complex month-end close activities across multiple entities and currencies, drive improvements, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Collaborative, cross-functional work with operations and leadership is essential. The role requires an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, 3+ years of experience, and proficiency in Excel and SAP.