THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently recruiting for 2 Assistant Accountants to join our Sawmill operations on Vancouver Island. One will be based out of our Saltair Sawmill, located in Ladysmith, BC, and the other will be based out of our Duke Point Sawmill, located in Nanaimo, BC.
What You’ll Do: The Assistant Accountant will provide accounting and finance support services for Western’s Saltair Sawmill or Duke Point Sawmill divisions. You’ll work closely with our Division Controller and be an integral part of the team providing accurate, concise and effective financial transaction recording and reports. This is a fantastic developmental role for someone currently enrolled in the CPA program looking to gain experience in the manufacturing industry.
Who You Are: The ideal candidate has 1-3 years’ experience in accounting roles supporting full cycle accounting and is currently enrolled in the CPA program (will consider candidates with an undergrad working on their prep courses). You are a self-starter with strong people skills who is keen to learn and grow your career; you are comfortable managing high-volume workloads and meeting tight deadlines.
Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at either, our Saltair Sawmill located in Ladysmith, BC., or our Duke Point Sawmill located in Nanaimo, BC.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Month end journal entries and balance sheet and sub ledger reconciliations.
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Weekly and monthly reporting.
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Work directly with operational and finance personnel across the business.
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Prepare ad hoc reports for management as needed.
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Support Division Controller with tracking performance of various projects and KPIs, and optimization analysis, and;
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Other duties that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
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Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or related area;
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1-3 years of work experience in an accounting or finance department;
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Experience in full cycle accounting is strongly preferred;
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Enrolment in, or completion of the CPA designation program is preferred; will consider candidates working on prep courses.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
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Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written;
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Solid working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word);
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Detail focused with strong organization skills;
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Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks;
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Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; and
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Demonstrates knowledge of full cycle accounting.
YOUR CAREER
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.
We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.
Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, performance bonus, pension plan, benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.
WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.
Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.
Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial.
