Woodlands Accountant

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. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ). 

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

Accounting Duties

• 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions. Stella-Jones Corporation, reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of the business.