Accountant, Lease Accounting

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.  

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'll Do:

• Collaborating with the various business groups to ensure the appropriate accounting and reporting of lease activity (including real estate leases, equipment leases e.g. Railcars, lease modifications/renewals, subleases, and acquired leases, etc.) is performed in accordance with IFRS
• Communicate lease agreement assessments to impacted stakeholders, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting
• Document and implement lease assessment procedures for new lease agreements
• Collaborate with the other Corporate Accounting groups to review monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and reporting for lease accounting, ensuring integrity, accuracy and quality of results
• Review journal entries for approval
• Review account reconciliations, ensuring the validation of assertions and action plans for resolution are valid
• Oversight for the administration of the lease management tool
• Ensure consistent functional compliance with internal controls, SOX controls and external regulatory environment to maintain accuracy and reliability of financial information
• Review and compile disclosure information for Nutrien's financial statements in collaboration with the External Reporting team
• Foster a collaborative working relationship at all levels within Nutrien, ensuring open channels of communication with contract owners e.g. Procurement, Plant or Site Administration, Retail Finance and Transportation & Logistics
• Continuously seek, suggest and implement process improvement opportunities for automation, harmonization and optimization

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to understand multiple IFRS standards and concepts including IFRS16, research issues using various tools, and apply research to real life scenarios. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply accounting literature and legal concepts to complex accounting transactions
• Ability to work independently and interface with various levels of management in a multi-task, deadline orientated environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills to create memos and presentations
• Experience with operational accounting would be ideal, however, a combination of corporate and operational experience will be considered;  
• Competent and proficient understanding of a variety of technology platforms, including ERP’s, current Microsoft and Internet technologies. Knowledge of lease management tools would also be considered an asset
• Undergraduate degree most likely in business, accounting or finance;  
• Professional accounting designation preferred 
• A min. of 3-5 years of relevant and progressive finance or accounting experience

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

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

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