Analyst, Period End Close & Accounting Support

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.

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 Senior Supervisor, Period End Close & Acctg Support, NPKC, the full-time position of Analyst, Period End Close & Acctg Support, 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'll 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 obtain information required for calculating and posting accruals and prepaids.
• Review monthly closing activities for the NPKC business units, including balance sheet reconciliations for AR/AP-related accounts, allocations, and journal entries.
• Coordinate and control the closing process with the outsource team 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 month-end close activities.
• Complete intercompany and intersystem analysis as needed for allocations crossing legal entities and ERP systems.
• Oversee and support the investigation and clearing of aged items in the Goods Received Goods Invoiced (GRGI) accounts.
• Transition activities for tasks being transferred from other areas to Record to Report.
• Develop, implement, and calculate allocation methodologies and communicate with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Senior Supervisor, Period End Close & Accounting Support, NPKC to develop, implement, consistently apply, and update allocation and period-end close governance protocols and policies.
• Support ongoing initiatives and projects as required.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a recognized institution or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• 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.

Ready to make an impact with us?