Senior Accountant (Accounting & Finance)

Zellstoff Celgar, North America’s newest and largest single line softwood kraft pulp mill, located in Castlegar, BC, is looking for a Senior Accountant for a challenging and dynamic position. Zellstoff Celgar is one of three world-class mills owned by Mercer International. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, excellent growth opportunity, and relocation assistance.

Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate is comfortable in a leadership position where they will:

•  Ensure the successful daily operation of the accounting department
•  Supervise accounts payable staff
•  Provide cash management; accurate and timely cash forecasting; debt management
•  Provide, analyse, and interpret information for Mill Managers
•  Prepare and distribute financial statements
•  Reconcile various GL accounts, record accruals, prepare journal entries for financial statements, and ensure approvals

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional accounting designation, or nearing completion of designation
• 3 – 5 years senior accounting experience
• Multi-currency experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated Microsoft Office abilities

Nestled into the mountains of the West Kootenays, Castlegar is located on the tip of pristine and recreational Arrow Lake, and close driving distance to two premier ski resorts. The West Kootenays offers an abundance of winter and summer outdoor activities, from back country skiing, to fishing, golfing, river kayaking, boating, and rock climbing.

Job Qualifications: 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional accounting designation, or nearing completion of designation

• 3 – 5 years senior accounting experience

• Multi-currency experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated Microsoft Office abilities