Senior Site Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Employer-matching retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Nutrien, a leading provider of crop inputs and services, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support plant accounting functions, including month-end close and journal entries. You will act as SME for complex processes, ensure SOX controls, and contribute to policy alignment and asset/inventory verifications.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of experience, an accounting degree with CPA progression, and strong GAAP/IFRS knowledge, plus ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or related field, with designation or working towards.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Plant environment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Experience with large ERP systems (SAP or Oracle).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; Power Query skills helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operations accounting expertise to support plant accounting functions.
• Manage month-end close including journal entries and financial analysis for management.
• Become SME for processes including complex agreements.
• Complete and improve month-end close processes and reporting.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance are maintained.
• Oversee asset and inventory verification and related accounting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and high-risk journal entries.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Team collaboration

Deadline oriented

Education

Accounting degree

CPA designation or candidate

Tools

Power Query

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.

What You\'ll Do

• Act as part of a team that is responsible for providing financial and operations accounting expertise to support plant accounting functions
• Day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department with major emphasis on completion of month-end procedures including preparation of journal entries, analyzing financials, and communicating the results to management and various stakeholders
• Become a subject matter expert for processes included in your role, which may include complex agreements
• Complete and improve month-end close processes
• Participate in policy alignment initiatives and implementation
• Raw material and finished product cost accounting
• Understand, identify, and implement required internal controls, including certification reporting, audit responses, and SOX controls
• Participate in the physical asset and product inventory verification process
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are effectively analyzed and managed
• Provide oversight of capital project and asset accounting, including project approvals, assisting with project setup, asset verifications, and property tax reporting
• Prepare moderate- and high-risk account reconciliations and journal entries
• Perform other related duties as required

What You\'ll Bring

• An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field, with a professional accounting designation or working towards
• 6+ years of experience
• Experience working in a plant environment is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting/financial concepts and principles
• Understanding of GAAP/IFRS applications in a business environment
• Experience with large ERP systems, preferably SAP or Oracle
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data base tools such as Power Query
• Strong communications and collaboration skills along with interpersonal awareness
• Commitment to deadlines and attention to detail
• A desire to grow and develop

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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