Senior Accountant

Job title: Senior Accountant

Company: ARAUCO

Job description: St. Stephen, NBARAUCO is a global manufacturer of sustainably-produced forest product solutions for construction, industrial, and retail markets. With over 120 facilities worldwide, we manufacture and distribute the industry’s most-comprehensive selection of wood composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber, and FSC-certified wood pulp.ARAUCO is growing in North America, with innovative manufacturing, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to make a difference in the communities where we are located. We are seeking the right individuals for high-caliber opportunities in manufacturing, supply chain, maintenance, safety, and other related fields. This is a direct-hire role with benefits. We look forward to considering you as part of our team at ARAUCO!How does this role fit into the success of our organization?The Senior Accountant is an active member of the finance team and supports the on-site Operations Controller. This role is instrumental in interdepartmental communication supporting enhanced value of the site.Essential Duties

• Oversee administrative tasks, including but not limited to wood and additive reconciliations.
• Month-end standard journal entries, accruals, and maintenance of Key Statistical information for the site.
• Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger accounts.
• Mill financial statement review and analysis of actual variances against standards.
• Communicate monthly results to mill management team.
• Develop reporting tools to support value enhancement.
• Assist Operations Controller with preparation of monthly and trimester rolling forecasts.
• Ability to work in team-based, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Assist Operations Controller with financial analysis and decision support on capital projects and operating postures.
• Ensure mill fixed asset ledger is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to the management team to facilitate optimal decision making.
• Ad hoc reporting as required by mill personnel.
• Regular reviews of financial information with key stakeholders.
• Provide support to internal and external audit process as required.
• Special Projects as assigned by Mill Management, Operations Controller and the Director of Finance.
• Integral member of Mill Leadership Team and the North American Finance Team.
• Develop and maintain individual and company goals.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A recognized Professional Accounting Designation is preferred.
• Prior experience in Finance/Accounting for a manufacturing company is preferred.
• Prior experience with product costing in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prior experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to solve for algebraic variables.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to take a general question, sort through detailed data, and deliver meaningful, concise, verbal or written report that drives positive business decision making.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Knowledge of pivot tables and advanced formulas are beneficial.
• Must have ability to understand difference between total cost and cost per unit and their respective values in spotting trends.

What qualities make a great Arauco Team Member?

• Be Committed to Our Success: We succeed together and are committed to showing up, taking ownership, and doing our best every day.
• Be People Focused: We work as a team to create a safe, positive, collaborative culture.
• Operate with Integrity: We hold ourselves and our teammates accountable to operating honestly, ethically, and reliably.
• Have an Open Mind: We are willing to learn, be flexible, change and innovate to help our business and our people succeed.

What can you expect from working at Arauco?People are our top priority at Arauco. We pride ourselves on being a global organization, while still having a safe, united, and collaborative environment.We are committed to providing a positive experience for our people, by ensuring they feel recognized, valued, developed, empowered, and connected.Here are some of the programs and benefits we provide that help us meet that commitment:Compensation: We offer fair, competitive compensation based on experience and job performance.Benefits: We offer competitive benefits to our people, with options that meet the needs of our people.

• Medical (fully paid for by Arauco), Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability
• Pension Matching
• Gym Reimbursement
• Paid time-off and holiday time-off
• Bonus eligible
• Competitive vacation plan

Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Location: St Stephen, NB

Job date: Sun, 19 May 2024 06:06:32 GMT

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