Accountant

Essential Functions

• Perform general accounting, to include log accounting activities where applicable, and financial analysis activities, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of ledger accounts, preparation of financial statements, reports and schedules. 
• Prepare, complete, analyze and report accounting transactions and system maintenance ensuring integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles including ERISA and SEC requirement, such as SOX 404, where applicable.
• Provide financial support to the business including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget.
• Reconcile raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers.
• Conduct financial, business analyses and modeling using forecasts, financial statements, and other business inputs to assess risk, improvement opportunities and potential costs and/or benefits.
• Focus of responsibilities may be to perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, credit and collection, sales rebate duties.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

Bachelor's degree in business administration, preference for accounting concentration, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Three to five years of related accounting experience preferably within wood products industry.  May require a CPA. Requires detailed knowledge of business unit and a large company accounting and reporting structure. Strong computer skills required including Enterprise accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft), MS Office with advanced proficiency utilizing Excel. Candidate must be a self-starter, have the ability to multi-task, work independently, work effectively in diverse teams, and able to apply complex accounting principles to solve problems.   Preferred Qualifications: Prefer degree in business administration, with accounting concentration. Three to five years of related accounting experience preferably within wood products industry. Advanced use of Microsoft Excel including creating and manipulating spreadsheets. May require professional certification.

Decision-Making/Supervisory

Receives minimal supervision. Is provided general direction by direct supervisor.

Scope

Developing technical expertise (SEC, GAAP, ERISA, PeopleSoft, internal process, etc.). Completes internal reporting responsibilities including facilitation of regular profit / cost review meetings with operating and senior management. Coordinates annual budget processes as well as a range of external reporting requirements for an assigned site.

Core Competencies (list competency requirements for the job)

Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Communication, Customer Orientation, Decision Making, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing, Quality Orientation, Technical/ Professional Knowledge and Skills