Accountant, Lease Accounting

Job title: Accountant, Lease Accounting

Company: Nutrien

Job description: 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 is located in Calgary, AB.The Lease Accountant will collaborate with varied stakeholder groups entering lease agreements at both an Operational and Corporate level, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and procedures relating to the treatment of leases.What you will do:

• Perform the appropriate accounting and reporting of lease activity (including real estate leases, equipment leases e.g. Rail Cars, lease modifications/renewals, subleases, and acquired leases, etc.) in accordance with the IFRS 16 leases standard as well as US GAAP
• Communicate lease agreement assessments to impacted stakeholders (e.g. Procurement, Plant and Site Administration and Transportation & Logistics) to help ensure accurate accounting and reporting
• Collaborate with the Retail Finance team to ensure consistent application of lease accounting and reporting processes and procedures across Nutrien
• Be responsible for documentation and implementation of lease assessment procedures for new lease agreements
• Assist with the month-end and quarter-end closing of the general ledger, prepare month-end journal entries, and perform analysis of relevant GL accounts to enable reconciliations
• Ensure consistent functional compliance with internal controls, SOX controls and external regulatory environment to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information
• Assist External Reporting in preparation of disclosures for Nutrien’s financial statements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting or finance
• Professional accounting designation preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years accounting experience
• Experience with SAP/ECC or S4 Hana is preferred, but experience with another major ERP will be considered
• Knowledge of or experience in lease accounting would be considered an asset
• Experience with operational accounting would be considered an asset
• Experience with the PowerPlan software would be considered an asset
• Ability to understand multiple IFRS standards and concepts including IFRS16, research issues using various resources, and apply research to real life scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply accounting literature and legal concepts to complex accounting transactions
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities
• Thorough communication and critical thinking skills to draft memos and presentations
• Team player who is detail oriented, with ability to plan work effectively, meet the deadlines assigned, and make sound decisions with little direction
• Capable and proficient understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including Advanced Excel skills

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!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, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Our Recruitment Process: Application
Resume Review
Pre-screen/Interview
Offer
Pre-Employment Conditions
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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:49:44 GMT

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