Sr Accountant / Accountant Retail, Inventory Accounting

This role is considering candidates at either Accountant or Sr Accountant level. All interested & qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered at the appropriate job level given their respective education, experience, and qualifications.

This position is located in Loveland, CO and is required to be on-site.

 

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.  

 

Reporting to the Ssenior Manager, Operations Accounting, the Inventory Accountant will perform daily analysis of gross margin, inventory, and cost accounting reports for one region of the company and work with the appropriate individual(s) to resolve any exceptions/issues. The Inventory Accountant works closely with the Branch and Division personnel to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions in addition to answering questions regarding inventory counts, adjustments, or other inventory related inquiries.
 

What you will do:
 

• Perform daily analysis of gross margin and inventory reports for one region of the company.
• Work closely with the Branch Managers and Branch personnel to ensure accurate reporting of margins and inventory transactions.
• Assist Regional Finance Managers and Analysts in researching any inventory transactions resulting in questionable margins or inventory levels.
• Complete monthly SOX reports to ensure proper internal controls over inventory transactions.
• Perform validity checks on inventory adjustments submitted by the branches.
• Assist Division personnel with consignment inventory.
• Assist Division personnel with required yearly physical counts of inventory at each branch – including participation in physical counts of inventory, reconciliation of inventory counts and adjusting of variances.
• Accounting functions, including journal entries, account reconciliation and transactional review.
• Special projects, and other duties as assigned by Inventory Supervisors, Operations Accounting Sr. Manager, or other Operations Accounting Management.
• Approximately 5% travel is possible for attendance at Regional/Divisional Meetings, visits to Branches, attendance at inventory counts/recounts.

What you will bring:
 

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Related Field.
• 1+ years of practical experience.
• Working knowledge with ERP systems, knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or SAP is an asset.
• Ability to work well with variety of different business areas within the company.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ability to prioritize and work with competing deadlines.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to understand and analyze issues and apply accounting standards to reflect accurate financial reporting.
• Strong integrity and business ethics.

 

Compensation & Benefits:
 

Salary Range $59,300 - $133,400/annually. This range is estimated for Sr Accountant / Accountant Retail, Inventory Accounting in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.  

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage