Accountant, Cost & Inventory

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.

This position report s into the Senior Manager, Cost & Inventory.

What you will do :

• Prepare reports to support allocation of month-end inventory costs across SAP plants and products
• Post monthly JEs and ensure accurate reporting for SAP plant costs
• Coordinate SAP Terminal Inventory Reconciliations (SoX control) as well as Oracle 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 the SAP 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, & 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
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of cost accounting is preferred
• Experience with Oracle, MSS, SAP, 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
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications with a high skill level in Excel (Pivot tables, PowerQuery)

Ready to make an impact with us?