Plant Accountant

Andritz AG; Trois-Rivières; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Pulp & Paper service sector is seeking a Plant Accountant to join their Trois-Rivières office. The successful candidate will manage key accounting processes, staff supervision, and ensure compliance with SOX regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years experience in plant accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of standard accounting systems and manufacturing variances.
• Bilingual in English and French is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for month end close process and accounts payable.
• Analyze inventory movements and prepare cost reports.
• Supervise accounting assistant and maintain office supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

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Job title: Plant Accountant

Job family: Finance

Business area: Pulp & Paper Service

Contract location:

Trois-Rivières (Three Rivers), Qc, CA

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Job Profile

Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be able to work on-site at our Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada office.

General Description

This position will be responsible for the accounting at the assigned plant entity, including the month end close process, analysis, accounts payable, accounts recievable, SOX compliance and general plant administrative support. Plant Controller will report directly to Divisional Controller and indirectly to Plant Manager.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Responisble for accounts payable entries and weekly check run processing.
• Responsible for posting cash, collections and accounts recievable analysis.
• Analyze and record accruals.
• Analyze inventory movement, includes job costs review, PPV and annual Physical Inventory.
• Responsible for preparation and upload of plant reporting package into SAP.
• Responsible for monthly tax report
• Responsible for monthly reconciliations of sales, bank account and balance sheet.
• Prepare cost reports.
• Establish records, maintain records and balance various accounts using computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Post entries to the general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Serve as office manager regarding office supplies, equipment and janitorial staff
• Supervise accounting assistant / office staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 7-10 years experience. Previous experience in a plant location manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Languages: English and French
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Knowedlge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Must have strong attention to details
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical ability required.
• Knowledge of standard accounting system along with understanding of manufacturing variances.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels.
• Ability to present results.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.