Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
You will be supporting the Western Canada woodlands operations and pole peeling plants of Stella-Jones, reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will join an established woodlands accounting team that is implementing a new ERP system. The right individual is someone who thrives on change and an opportunity to make an impact on a team.
Principal Responsibilities:
Woodlands Accounting Duties
- Responsible for compiling Contract payables for all raw log/barkie Procurement for Interior and Coastal BC Operations
- Logging & Log Sales Contracts; set-up and maintains complex multi-phase contracts for conversion and rate changes (Interior and Coast)
- Barkie Purchase Contracts; set-up, maintains and validates barkie loads for payment (BC Interior & Coastal sites)
- Barkie Load entry (custom peeling sites) and validation
- Log Load Entry; and Non-Pole Sales including Invoices to Customers when needed
- Checks log Loads against Loader Summaries to ensure all load documentation is received for payment
- Processes Log Sales Adjustments
- Barkie Inventory Reconciliation of Loads & $ all BC Sites
- Prepares various Production reports
- Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process under the direction of the Controller.
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Compile, enter and analyze financial information.
- Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements.
- Assist with design, testing and integration of ERP system implementations.
- Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Controller.
- Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports.
- Keep Controller apprised of potential concerns and statuses.
- Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports.
- Train and mentor peers.
- Support others in finance when needed.
- Participate and contributes to company safety program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education: Accounting knowledge - 4-year degree in Accounting
- Experience: 3+ years' experience in Accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry.
- License/Certification: CPA, CPA student preferred.
- Strong Excel skills with an interest and aptitude for working with large amounts of data
- LIMS experience is an asset
- SAP s4 Hana experience is an asset
- Wood Products experience preferred
- Adaptive to changing processes and ability to problem solve
- Effective communication, both written and oral
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
- Competitive compensation
- Annual Profit Share Program
- Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
- Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
- Career advancement opportunities
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Other details
- Job Family Finance
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $76,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $100,000.00