Accounting Analyst - Calgary
Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.
We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.
Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Accounting Reconciliations, Period End Close, Allocations & Other Accounting - NPKC, the full-time position of Analyst, Account Reconciliations, Period End Close, Allocations & Other Accounting - NPKC, is responsible for working closely with the outsource team. This position also collaborates with individuals in various departments across Nutrien's global operations.
What you will do:
- Review journal entries and/or work completed by the outsource team, on the calculation and booking of allocations to and from departments, segments, and other allocations for the NPKC business units including allocations crossing legal entities and ERP systems
- Coordinate, prepare and/or review journal entries and work completed by the outsource team for period end close accruals, prepaids, reversals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Coordinate with other teams to receive information required for calculating/posting accruals/prepaids
- Review monthly closing activities for the NPKC business units including reviews of balance sheet reconciliations for AR/AP related accounts, allocations, and journal entries
- Coordinate and control with the outsource team the closing process within the ERP systems
- Perform review of trial balances (e.g., accruals, transaction types)
- Complete variance analysis of Prepaid Expenses and Accruals as part of the month end close activities
- Complete intercompany and intersystem analysis when necessary for Allocations crossing Legal entities and ERPs
- Transition activities for tasks transitioning from other areas (ie: Center of Excellence) to RTR
- Develop, implement, and calculate Allocation methodologies and communications with stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Supervisor, Account Reconciliations, Period End Close, Allocations & Other Accounting - NPKC to develop, implement, consistently apply, and update Allocation and Period End Close governance protocols and policies
- Support on-going initiatives and projects as required
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of accounting experience, Financial Statement preparation a plus
- Experience in finance-related role preferable (preference given to those with an accounting designation)
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (ERP - SAP and Oracle; Microsoft Office - Excel)
- Capacity to learn multiple processes and support other positions
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Highly detail oriented
- Process improvement mindset
- Agriculture business knowledge considered an asset
- Knowledge of accounting principles; IFRS experience is considered an asset
Are you a good match? Apply today!
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. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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