Staff Accountant

Permanent, Full-Time

Location : Salmon Arm, BC

• Are you looking for a job in a well-established, North American manufacturing company?
• Do you thrive on change and an opportunity to make an impact on a team?
• Does the wood industry interest you and you wish to evolve in a fast-growing company?

Look no further; our Salmon Arm office is actively looking for someone just like you!

With us, you will have access to:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace.
• Complete benefits package including:
  • Extended health and dental coverage, including a health spending account.
  • Life insurance & Short/Long Term Disability coverage
• Competitive salary
• Annual profit-sharing program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% on the first 4%)
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution
• A hybrid teleworking model is available

The position, in a nutshell

The Staff Accountant, reporting to the Controller, will support the Western Canada pole and lumber treating plants. This position offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a dynamic and evolving accounting team that is implementing a new ERP. The individual will assist with design, testing and integration of these platforms and be a key leader in designing all-new accounting processes post implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (SAP) 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 contribute to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting, including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables & payables, and journal entries, preferable in the manufacturing industry
• CPA Certification (or in progress), preferred

Core Competencies

• Effective communication skills, both written and oral
• Adaptive to changing processes and ability to solve problems
• Effective priority management
• Strong Excel skills with an interest and aptitude for working with large amounts of data
• SAP S4 Hana experience, an asset
• Manufacturing experience preferred

If this position interests you, don't delay and send your resume to recruitment@stella-jones.com today!

Our team is eager to meet you!