Company Overview
Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. Stella-Jones is headquartered in Montreal, employs 3,000 people across 50 locations in Canada and the United States, and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
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Position DetailsThe
Staff Accountant I supports the US pole fiber procurement function of Stella-Jones, reporting to the Accounting Manager. Primary responsibilities in this role includes accounting for log harvest movement from forest-to-market, financial analysis, general ledger duties, period closings, account reconciliations, and a variety of other accounting functions related to production accounting. The position requires a self-starter with initiative and exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and provide follow up.
Once training and team integration are complete, this will be a
hybrid role (in-office with some remote work) based at our Tacoma office. Additionally, there may be some limited travel in the US and Canada in this role (expected to be 5% or less).
Principal Responsibilities:- Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
- Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Compile, enter and analyze financial information.
- Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements.
- Support activities to import and interface data from LIMS to SAP
- Assist during internal / external audits with documentation requests and questions
- Adheres to all internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures
- Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Accounting Manager.
- Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports.
- Assist team members in their tasks and responsibilities as needed, promoting a culture of mutual support.
- Keep Accounting Manager 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.
- Participate and contributes to company safety program.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and one or more years of experience -or- Three years of Accounting work experience w/ Associate's degree in Accounting (Note: Candidates with significant experience beyond these requirements may be considered for a higher-level Staff Accountant II position.)
- LIMS experience highly preferred
- SAP experience preferred
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Excel)
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to handle a variety of phone calls with various suppliers and team members.
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Employee Benefits:As a Stella-Jones team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
- Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
- Several company-paid benefits including:
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Access to a robust employee assistance program
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program opportunity
- 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
- 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
- Ability to purchase Company stock
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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