Senior Corporate Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure financial records are accurate and comply with various regulations, laws, and policies while also identifying and creating efficiencies within processes.

Heres What Youll Do:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and support for non-recurring accounting transactions, including intercompany transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Perform periodical reporting
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation opportunities, for greater accuracy, financial control, and efficiency
• Assist with establishing, implementing, and documenting policies and procedures in accordance with US GAAP and company policies
• Provide support in both the external and internal audits and SOX requirements
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Heres What Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required
• 5+ Years experience in general accounting
• CPA designation actively seeking CPA designation a plus
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles required; experience in application at a public company a plus
• Sarbanes Oxley experience a plus
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Oracle, JDE or comparable ERP system strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A high level of independence, accountability, teamwork, good judgement and attention to detail in a fast-paced changing environment

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401kwith company matching & retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

Invitation to Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the worlds largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)