Job Description Job Title: Analyst, Period End Close & Accounting Support Requisition ID: 33895 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
| Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Associate Job Type: Full Time
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.
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 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
- Oversee and support the investigation and clearing process of aged items in the Goods Received Goods Invoiced accounts
- Transition activities for tasks transitioning from other areas to Record to Report
- Develop, implement, and calculate Allocation methodologies and communications with stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Senior Supervisor, Period End Close & Acctg Support, 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’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
What You’ll Get:- Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
- Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
- Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
- Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
- Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment