Mill Accountant

Detail-oriented, methodical, organized, and structured, you excel at dissecting problems to their core. A natural leader, you thrive on collaborating with others, communicating with credibility and confidence, and driving multiple initiatives forward concurrently. Highly motivated and influential, you possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

As the Mill Accountant, reporting to both the Regional Operations Controller and the Plant Manager, you play a pivotal role in the management team, responsible for overseeing the month-end closing process and providing accurate decision-making information to enhance mill performance and operations.

Your role as the  Mill Accountant  encompasses:

• Managing the month-end financial close process for the mill, including journal entries and facilitating inventory reconciliation.
• Reviewing financial statements and reports related to mill operations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial templates.
• Preparation of operational forecasts and weekly KPI reports to support mill performance analysis.
• Providing operational and financial support and analysis to drive business improvements.
• Offering leadership and guidance on key initiatives as a vital member of the mill operations team.
• Generating weekly cost tracking reports for mill management and facilitating communication.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts specific to the mill division.

To excel in this role, you bring:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong technical proficiency, including ERP systems, BI tools, and MS Office applications.
• Methodical, organized, and structured work habits with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing job demands, including working outside of normal business hours when necessary.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for financial analysis and operational improvement, ready to make a significant impact within our mill operations, we encourage you to apply today!

Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks and drug testing.

Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.

In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine with over 15 manufacturing facilities and two corporate offices. We are a leading supplier of high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine. As we continue to grow and diversify our business, we have exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career that lasts.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. We provide learning opportunities that support you in developing skills and competencies at each stage of your career at Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and industry leading benefits to best support our employees and their families.

Join us today and together, we can build a sustainable future.

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