Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting
Location:
Mercer Conway
Published: Posted 11 hours ago Wage Scale: $95,000 - $105,000 USD
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Company Description Who we are. At Mercer Mass Timber we are exceptional people making mass timber for a more sustainable world. We are North America's largest Mass Timber Manufacturer, with facilities in Penticton, British Columbia, Spokane Valley, Washington, and Conway, Arkansas with a combined annual production capacity of over 255,000 cubic metres of mass timber. MMT is part of Mercer International, a leading forest products company who is one of the world's largest market pulp producers and operates the world's largest sawmill. Mercer has operations in Canada, Germany, and the United States. What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow. Position Description The Accounting Manager position with us in our Conway plant offers you an opportunity for meaningful value-added work in a collaborative learning environment along with the opportunity for professional growth. You will find the office to be both a positive and supportive work environment. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and Estimating, the Accounting Manager is a key position in a small but dynamic and integrated finance team. As a self-motivated individual living in or within commuting distance of our office, you have efficient communication skills and enjoy being a team player focused on attention to detail. You are comfortable with and able to work well in a deadline-oriented environment, including the ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with a wide range of both finance and accounting processes, with a primary focus on the day-to-day accounting and financial management of projects. Responsibilities
Manage all financial and accounting activities for the plant. Oversee and manage the daily operations of the local Accounting/Finance department. Prepare annual forecasts and budgets. Monitor, analyze, and report monthly actual results against the budget. Prepare, analyze, and maintain the company's WIP schedule. Manage monthly closing process including account reconciliations, account analysis, preparation of monthly financial statements and other management reports. Interface with internal and external auditors on SOX compliance and documentation. Develop inventory management procedures with the operations team. Cash management and reporting. Monitor / analyze production costs and communicate areas for improvement to management.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in management Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting. Manufacturing or construction experience is preferred CPA license is preferred but not a requirement Proactive, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical/problem solving skills Experience with SAP is a plus Experience with project tracking IT systems SOX exposure is an asset Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to adapt to system or procedural changes as they come up
Salary & Benefits
The salary for this position is $95,000 - $105,000 USD. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits. A starting allocation of 4-weeks' vacation 401(k) retirement savings plan
Application Process We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to careers.mmt@mercerint.com. Please include your name and the job title you are applying for in the subject line. The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available. We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: www.mercerint.com.
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