Senior Accountant, Downstream/Retail

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

• Exercise independent judgment when completing complex month-end close activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities and currencies.
• Proactively identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend solutions utilizing subject matter expertise in inventory, costing, and margin analysis.
• Investigate account variances, inventory discrepancies, purchase and manufacturing cost variances, margin fluctuations and develop well-supported conclusions and corrective actions.
• Prioritize workload and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Apply critical thinking and accounting guidance to recommend appropriate treatment for non-routine transactions.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations and Business Leadership teams to identify and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues while driving operational and financial excellence.
• Own and prepare financial reporting, including analysis and commentary, for cross-department and management use.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, automation efforts, and cross-functional business projects.
• Prepare and/or monitor and ensure adequate support is obtained for inventory movements, intercompany eliminations, reserves, and adjustments to validate accuracy and completeness.
• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory observations and reconciliation activities.
• Mentor less experienced team members and act as an experienced resource within the accounting organization.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with technical accounting assessments and implementation of accounting guidance.
• Collaborate on special projects and other initiatives assigned by the leader.
• Limited travel is possible for plant visits, inventory counts, audits and training opportunities.

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field
• 3+ years of practical experience
• Proficient in applying accounting principles and financial reporting best practices
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Versed in SAP or similar ERP/accounting software
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments
• Demonstrates sound judgment, integrity, and strong business ethics
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with appropriate guidance and as part of a team
• Experience using Power Query, Power BI, or Power Automation for data transformation, is highly desirable

What You'll Get

• 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

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veter