Accountant, Cost & Inventory

This position is required to be on-site and is located in Saskatoon, SK.

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.  

What you will do: 

• Prepare reports to support allocation of month-end inventory costs across assigned plants and products. 
• Post monthly JEs and ensure accurate reporting for plant costs.
• Coordinate Terminal Inventory Reconciliations as well as Terminal Inventory tracking.
• Enter required bottoming adjustments & shrinks/overages to keep system inventory levels accurate.  

• Provide support and act as a point of contact with plant accountants. 
• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts and provide quarterly variance analysis. 
• Ensure SOX compliance and provide recommendations to senior management on developing controls. 
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline reconciliation tool.
• Understand existing accounting processes and develop ongoing process changes to increase efficiency.
• Verify, maintain, and troubleshoot issues within the HANA database tool. 
• Post journal entries as required to ensure accurate Freight and T&D (FT&D) reporting.
• Maintain indirect FT&D cost allocation rates and ensure the related prepaid assets are accurate through various analysis.
• Collaborate with various departments to lead and execute ongoing process improvement initiatives and assist with identifying new areas for improvement.  
• Execute required system testing for upgrade/enhancements to software.
• Aid with ad hoc queries requested by senior management or other departments as applicable.

What you will bring:

• Accounting post-secondary degree with intent for attaining CPA designation
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.  
• Knowledge of cost accounting is preferred.  

• Experience with Oracle, MSS, SAP ECC, S4, BPC is considered an asset. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically with confidence and speed in execution.
• Ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks, projects, stakeholder interests, and deadlines.
• Capable of working with a high level of attention to detail.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated passion for process improvement and for transforming processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and insightfulness.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications with a high skill level in Excel (Pivot tables, PowerQuery).

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.  

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

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