Accounting/Administrative Assistant

Reporting to the Controller, this position will expedite the orderly processing and filing of invoices for the accounts payable system, perform reception duties, and other accounting/admin duties as assigned. This position has the opportunity to improve mill processes as a valued member of the administrative group for a one year term. There is a chance that the contract term could be extended after the end of the initial term.
Accounting/Admin Assistant
Responsibilities:

• Reception duties including directing internal and external inquiries
• Processing all invoices for payment
• Communicating with mill stores and suppliers as necessary to resolve invoicing issues and review un-entered liabilities
• Preparation of tracking various reports for the mill
• Providing coverage for Accounts Payable
• Vendor maintenance: adding or changing suppliers through communication with corporate
• Preparing and distributing mill wide newsletter
• General office and administrative and accounting duties as required

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Accounts payable experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Effective data entry, keyboarding and calculation abilities
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Possess a self-motivated personality with a passion to problem solve
• The keen desire to learn and excel

The salary range for this position is usually between $51,500 and $60,000 depending on skill and experience.
Location Summary:
Located in central BC, Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn't take long to feel part of Quesnel's welcoming community.
About West Fraser:
West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the tenth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.
West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.
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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.