Accountant, Netback Accounting
Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7K 5R6
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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.
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.
Reporting to the Sr Manager, Netback Accounting & Margin Reporting, the Accountant, Netback Accounting is primarily responsible for the day-to-day transactional freight and shipment activity including month-end close processes, cost stewardship, journal entry creation, account reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.
What You'll Do:
- Preparation of freight, transportation and distribution (T&D) activities related to month-end close, including coordination of internal and external stakeholders and auditor requests as needed.
- Deliver accurate liquidation reporting to various stakeholders across the business.
- Complete monthly prepaid relief rate analysis and condition rate inputs.
- Act as a point of contact for any questions on Freight and T&D financial results, with a strong understanding of key drivers and the underlying transactional data.
- Assist with collaboration with IT to solve issues, improve processes, and test system upgrades.
- Perform walkthroughs with SOX and the external auditors of Freight and T&D related processes and key controls.
- Collaborate with various departments to lead and execute ongoing process improvement initiatives and assist with identifying new areas for improvement.
- Aid with ad hoc requests and projects by senior management and/or other key stakeholders as applicable.
What You'll Bring:
- Post‑secondary degree in accounting, with intent to pursue CPA designation (or currently in progress).
- 3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role or within an accounting firm.
- Demonstrated time management skills to effectively manage multiple tasks under pressure and to meet deadlines with multiple ongoing initiatives; ability to exercise strong professional judgment with integrity and strong business ethics.
- Detail oriented while also having a broad conceptual understanding of the application of accounting and materiality in a multifaceted business environment; analytical and strategic mindset and initiative.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a team environment and interact with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates a strong process improvement mindset, with the ability to analyze workflows, recommend enhancements, and implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with HANA, Power Query and PowerBI would be considered an asset.
- Experience using SAP, Oracle, Mainframe Sales System and BPC would be considered an asset.
Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!
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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.
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