Financial Accountant

Mercer International Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer International Inc., a leading producer in forest products, seeks a Financial Accountant to join their Vancouver office. The role demands attention to detail and strong analytical skills, involving full cycle accounting and financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, group health benefits, and an RRSP plan.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Health Care Spending Account

Fitness allowance

Competitive RRSP contribution plan

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Enrolled in a professional accounting designation program is preferred.
• Experience accounting with multi-currency transactions is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle accounting and financial information accuracy.
• Prepare head office entity financial statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Company Description

Company Description

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber.

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

Reporting directly to the Manager, Internal Reporting, the Financial Accountant is a key position in a dynamic and integrated team. The Financial Accountant is a self-motivated individual with efficient communication skills and strong attention to details. They are comfortable with and able to work well in a deadline-oriented environment, including the ability to multitask and prioritise deadlines. The Financial Accountant is committed to continuous learning and is comfortable with asking questions to pursue a deeper knowledge of financial practices. This position is located in our head office in Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle accounting of our head office entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial information, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare head office entity financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Assist in the roll-over and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Responsible for the preparation of certain working papers to support financial statement components such as reconciliations, continuity schedules, variance reports, etc.
• Assist with the completion of the supporting working papers for the US tax return.
• Collaborate with the team to support and assist continuous improvement, consistent reporting, internal controls, and efficiency opportunities.
• Other financial reporting responsibilities and projects, as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree, or similar post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business is preferred.
• 2-3 years of accounting experience required.
• Enrolled in a professional accounting designation program is preferred.
• Detailed oriented with an emphasis on financial accuracy.
• Strong Excel, computer and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in accounting with multi-currency transactions is an asset.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is an asset.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

• The salary for this position is $65,000 – $75,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP – We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.
  
  

Application Process

We look forward to receiving your resume with a cover letter by email to [e-mail]. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Paper & Forest Products

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