Accountant, Retail, Inventory Accounting

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, Operations Accounting, the Inventory Accountant will perform daily analysis of gross margin, inventory, and cost accounting reports for one region of the company and work with the appropriate individual(s) to resolve any exceptions/issues. The Inventory Accountant works closely with the Branch and Division personnel to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions in addition to answering questions regarding inventory counts, adjustments, or other inventory related inquiries.

What you will do:

• Perform daily analysis of gross margin and inventory reports for one region of the company
• Work closely with the Branch Managers and Branch personnel to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions
• Assist Regional Finance Managers and Analysts in researching any inventory transactions resulting in questionable margins or inventory levels
• Complete monthly SOX reports to ensure proper internal controls over inventory transactions
• Perform validity checks on inventory adjustments submitted by the branches
• Assist Division personnel with consignment inventory
• Assist Division personnel with required yearly physical counts of inventory at each branch – including participation in physical counts of inventory, reconciliation of inventory counts and adjusting of variances
• Accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliation and transactional review
• Special projects, and other duties as assigned by Inventory Supervisors, Operations Accounting Sr. Manager, or other Operations Accounting Management
• Approximately 5% travel is possible for attendance at Regional/Divisional Meetings, visits to Branches, attendance at inventory counts/recounts

What you will bring:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Related Field
•  0-3 years of practical experience
• Working knowledge with ERP systems, knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or SAP is an asset
• Ability to work well with variety of different business areas within the company
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to prioritize and work with competing deadline
• Strong verbal, written communication, strong computer (MS Office – Excel), analytical and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to understand and analyze issues and apply accounting standards to reflect accurate financial reporting
• PeopleSoft and/or SAP experience a plus
• Strong integrity and business ethics

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range $49,000 - $91,000 annually. This range is estimated for Accountant, Retail, Inventory Accounting role in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions. 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

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.     

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