Junior Mill Accountant (Accounting & Finance)

  Impact Recruitment (http://www.impactrecruitment.ca/)

  Northern BC, British Columbia, Canada

Our valued client is a growing Canadian public company with operations throughout British Columbia. As the forestry industry is in a state of growth, the need for top talent is increasing. This company knows that its people are the key to their success and hold the welfare of their employees as a priority. They place a wholehearted emphasis on health and safety throughout their operations. The company structure and culture encourage innovation, growth, and change in an open environment, and due to the nature of their business, believe in and practice environmental sustainability. 

The ability to grow in this position is vast. This is a strong growing company that will always promote from within where possible. They have many different location throughout BC as well as a corporate head office where the room for career advancement is great.

If you want a challenge and new adventure in your career, read on, this may be the perfect position for you!

Position Description

This position will be an accountant at a specific mill location, working alongside another senior financial team member. 

The incumbent will be responsible for 

• Day to day duties in association with mill bookkeeping
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements 
• Reports to senior management, such as budgeting and costing analysis
• Capital asset and major maintenance tracking
• General ledger and account reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of the annual business plan, monthly/ quarterly and yearly forecasting
• Help coach other operations personnel on financial matters related to their area of operation
• Other duties as required

Requirements and Qualifications

Strong analytical and bookkeeping skills are a requirement, however, this position does not require the completion of an accounting designation, the company would be willing to consider more junior candidates if they are young in their career have an entrepreneurial nature and strong business acumen.

Major assets to this position are experience in forestry or manufacturing, experience with Great Plains software system. As well as a willingness to relocate to Northern BC.

Education Requirements

• A bachelor degree or diploma in accounting
• Strong business acumen and drive to grow within a company

Compensation

This position will be compensated at a salary range of 50-65k per annum.

An excellent benefits package including dental, extended medical MSP paid, paramedicals, pension, RRSP’s paid as well as tuition reimbursement. This position offers 2-3 weeks’ vacation to start.

Ideal Start Date: November-15-13
Reason Position is Open: Company Growth

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