Details:
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Administrator to be based in Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, BC.
What You’ll Do: You will be responsible for providing support to the Division Controller, while acting as a first point of contact for the Operation in relation to the Accounts Payable function. You will also be involved with preliminary preparations of balance sheet reconciliations, recording month end accruals, and a variety of other ad hoc accounting and analysis projects.
Who You Are: This is a great opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented individual who has a track record of meeting deadlines while juggling multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and come with 1-3+ years of experience in an office environment and is highly comfortable with using MS Office Suite.
Work Environment: This role is to be performed in person at our Port McNeill office on Vancouver Island, BC, with all safety protocols in place.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-Daily processing of Accounts Payable invoices;
-Participates in month-end duties related to inventory usage, allocations, and production statistics;
-Preparation and recording of month end accruals;
-Preparation of Accounts receivable invoices;
-Preliminary preparation of balance sheet reconciliations;
-Assist with invoice reconciliation;
-Maintain up-to-date, complete, and systematic filing system to support accounting and financial records;
-Provide vacation or backup relief for Assistant Accountant and Payroll functions as required; and
-Assist in other ad hoc accounting and analysis projects if necessary.
LIVE WORK PLAY
Vancouver Island is home to some of Canada’s best and most beautiful places to live, not to mention the climate is one of the warmest. The north-central island region experiences warm summers coupled with some of the mildest winters in all of Canada.
The outdoors is your playground, surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, rainforests and an ocean filled with wildlife. Imagine a place where you could literally go skiing and golf in the same day.
If you are considering moving to Vancouver Island, you will find one of the most unique and special places in all of Canada. The lifestyle here is rich in nature, outdoor activity, and wildlife. Within arm’s reach you will find rivers, lakes, and the Pacific Ocean no matter what quaint and welcoming area you choose to call home.
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YOUR CAREER
At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition. From our timberlands to mills to our corporate and regional offices, we offer rewarding opportunities in every facet of our business.
WESTERN OVERVIEW
Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that manufactures high-quality wood products and sustainably manages forests. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of B.C. and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering. Our large investment in manufacturing and progressive approach to safe and sustainable forestry practices ensures the health and prosperity of our business, forests and communities for generations to come.
Qualifications & Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- 1-3+ years of office experience preference in accounting department; and,
- Business diploma/degree is a strong asset.
Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies
- Intermediate knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and Accounting software;
- Quality business communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Quality organizational, time management and prioritization skills;
- Efficient and detail oriented while consistently meeting deadlines;
- Effectively works independently or as part of a team;
- Self-motivated, creative and an innovative thinker; and,
- Able to manage a fair amount of workload with little direction or supervision with frequent interruptions.