Divisional Accountant
(Accounting & Finance)
Full Time
South Cariboo Region, British Columbia, Canada
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified and ambitious Divisional Accountant to join a truly outstanding BC forestry company. This group was started midway through the 20th century and has remained a steadfast icon in the Canadian economy since its inception.
This company has surged through many of the crises that struck the industry in the early 2000s by utilizing alternative and sustainable lumber practices and sources. They made a name for themselves as an environmentally responsible and reliable harvester of natural resources. For many years, they have been considered a pioneer within the industry, as they were the first organization to implement the use of many tools and harvesting techniques that are now used across the forestry industry as a whole.
This ability to innovate has helped to create exceptionally strong and stable trading relationships both within North America and around the globe. The stability of trade and production has filtered through the company allowing employees to find themselves in secure and long lasting roles where turnover is rare and professional development is encouraged.
People choose to join this organization because of their competitive wages and excellent benefits that include a pension. In addition, the company places a strong emphasis on maintaining a respectful workplace that values safety, integrity and sustainability.
What we offer:
• Incredible growth opportunity: The company’s accounting department is preparing for a wave of retirement in the next 5 to 10 years. As a result, those who work effectively and competently will find themselves with a wealth of opportunity to move into Controller and Head Office Positions. In the past, we have seen this company promote individuals from the mill floors into upper executive positions. Upward mobility is unlimited within this group.
• Stability and a reputation for success through strife
• Dental, Medical, MSP, Paramedical Treatments
• Pension, RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement and excellent educational opportunities
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Competitive Salaries: $60k - $70k
• Relocation packages for individuals who qualify
What your responsibilities would entail:
• Management and overview of projects: Set up vendors; contracts; review rates; holdbacks; review, track and record invoices.
• Prepare contractor payroll
• Communicate with government agencies and ensure compliance for your areas of designation
• Prepare costing and inventory reports on a regular basis
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to the GL
• Compile and balance sales data
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support
• Ad hoc duties as required by the Management
What you need to be considered:
• Accounting/business degree or diploma. A CA, CGA or CMA would be a strong asset.
• Advanced MS Office suite skills
• Experience with Epicor is an asset
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Hands on attitude, some duties will require you to go into the yards and plants.
Individuals coming directly from public practice will be considered having worked on forestry clients would be a great asset.
Compensation
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000