accountant Miramichi
Job description
Arbec Forest Products Inc. - Miramichi Division manufactures oriented strand board (OSB) for clients located throughout North America. They say location is everything; this is especially true when you are looking for a great place to live and work. Miramichi offers an outstanding quality of life surrounded by beautiful natural resources and a number of activities for all ages.
We are currently seeking an Accountant to join our Miramichi Team. The Accountant, under the direction of the Controller, will primarily be responsible for performing tasks related to the accounting functions of the site as well as improve their area of responsibility in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
Competencies:
Accountability; Attention to Detail; Client/Customer Focus; Communication; Cooperation; Judgement; Organization; Professionalism; Time Management; Must be self-motivated, results oriented and possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial statements, including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis in a timely manner.
- Conduct finished goods inventory control, including participation of physical counts and reconciliations.
- Provide analytical and accounting support to aid the Controller in preparation of annual forecasts and budgets.
- Maintain an accurate and complete trail of supporting documentation for all activities.
- Verify weekly wood payments.
- Maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets, and assist with preparation for external audits.
- Collect, interpret, and report on financial data.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Undertake any additional tasks as requested by Management.
Skill Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Enrolled in CPA program preferred not required
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel;
- High level of attention to detail;
- Sound communication and inter-personal skills, demonstrated analytical and organization skills;
- High level of integrity and excellent work ethic;
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
Work Conditions:
- Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Interaction with employees, management, and the public at large.
- Flexible hours when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $49,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2023-06-22
