Accountant, Retail, Financial Accounting Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

This position reports to the Manager Retail Financial Accounting.

• Complete day-to-day accounting and month-end close processes including journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations in multiple currencies
• Understand and address complex accounting concepts
• Prepare external reporting schedules and variance analysis commentary
• Completion of information requests from external internal auditors and corporate tax
• Provide financial and business analysis to support key strategic objectives
• Promote and maintain an effective internal control environment in compliance with Nutriens SOX requirements
• Collaborate with others to identify process improvement opportunities and automations
• Ownership of Joint Venture accounting process
• Play a key role in the partnership required for SAP ERP conversion activities from an accounting perspective and support system implementation for remaining US Retail Region and Joint Venture business unit
• Accounting for Retail Equity Investments
• Completion of Continuity Schedules
• Acquisition allocation and accounting
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from a recognized institution
• 2 years of relevant business experience is preferred
• Understanding of IFRS & US GAAP
• Growth mindset and ability to adapt to an advancing organization
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office with a focus on intermediate Excel skills and experience with PowerBI
• SAP and/or Peoplesoft experience is desired
• Ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and display a sense of urgency around month-end deadlines
• Ability to adapt to new processes and system solutions to best support accounting and finance teams across the organization
• Mature attitude and ability to work well in a team environment and exhibit strong business ethics
• Strong analytical interpersonal and communication skills (written verbal and listening)
• Demonstrates initiative in understanding assigned tasks and proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency

• Purpose-Driven Work Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross 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 valueswe put safety first act with integrity are stronger together and deliver with excellence in a collaborative high-performing environment