Senior Site Accountant

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc

$85K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field; professional designation preferred or in progress.
  • 6+ years of related experience, preferably in a plant environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting concepts.
  • Familiarity with GAAP/IFRS in a business context.
  • Experience with large ERP systems, especially SAP or Oracle.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data tools like Power Query.
  • Effective communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial and operations accounting support for plant functions.
  • Oversee month-end procedures, including journal entries and financial analysis.
  • Become a subject matter expert on accounting processes related to complex agreements.
  • Enhance and complete month-end close processes.
  • Engage in policy alignment and implementation initiatives.
  • Handle cost accounting for raw materials and finished products.
  • Implement necessary internal controls and audit responses.

Benefits

  • Purpose-driven work contributing to a global team with a focus on sustainability.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a solid retirement program.
  • Opportunities for career advancement through tuition assistance and ongoing training.
  • Supportive programs including employee assistance, inclusive leaves, and wellness time.
  • A strong culture that values safety, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
Full Job Description
Senior Site Accountant

Requisition ID: 33809

Location: Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
| Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

What You'll Do:

  • Act as part of a team that is responsible for providing financial and operations accounting expertise to support plant accounting functions
  • Day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department with major emphasis on completion of month-end procedures including preparation of journal entries, analyzing financials, and communicating the results to management and various stakeholders
  • Become a subject matter expert for processes included in your role, which may include complex agreements
  • Complete and improve month-end close processes
  • Participate in policy alignment initiatives and implementation
  • Raw material and finished product cost accounting
  • Understand, identify, and implement required internal controls, including certification reporting, audit responses, and SOX controls
  • Participate in the physical asset and product inventory verification process
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are effectively analyzed and managed
  • Provide oversight of capital project and asset accounting, including project approvals, assisting with project setup, asset verifications, and property tax reporting
  • Prepare moderate- and high-risk account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Perform other related duties as required


What You'll Bring:

  • An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field, with a professional accounting designation or working towards
  • 6+ years of experience
  • Experience working in a plant environment is preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of Accounting/financial concepts and principles
  • Understanding of GAAP/IFRS applications in a business environment
  • Experience with large ERP systems, preferably SAP or Oracle
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment as well as independently
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data base tools such as Power Query
  • Strong communications and collaboration skills along with interpersonal awareness
  • Commitment to deadlines and attention to detail
  • A desire to grow and develop


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!

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