Accounting Assistant

Columbia Forest Products; Craigsville (WV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support timber-related accounting activities at the Craigsville, WV plant. The role focuses on reporting timber and production data, processing accounts payable, payroll assistance, and cost tracking in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will help maintain inventory records, reconcile purchase orders, and assist with month-end close processes, while upholding accuracy and timeliness across financial tasks.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clerical or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of office and administrative procedures, including phone and customer relations protocol.
• Effective communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process daily timber and mill production reports.
• Manage accounts payable and assist with vendor inquiries.
• Assist with payroll reporting and verification.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for timber and raw materials.
• Support cost tracking for production and maintenance activities.
• Prepare and reconcile purchase orders for supplies and services.
• Assist with month-end closing tasks and reporting.
• Answer and route internal and external phone calls.
• Perform general office duties, including file maintenance, data entry, word processing, photocopying, and special projects as assigned

Skills

Strong Attention to Detail

Detail Oriented

Oral Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Work in a fast pace environment

Basic computer literacy

Team Player

Education

Associates or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Job description

The Accounting Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the financial and operational success of our Craigsville facility. This position focuses on timber-related accounting activities while providing essential assistance to the plant’s accounting team. You will be responsible for accurate reporting of timber and production data, processing accounts payable, and assisting with payroll and cost tracking. In addition, you’ll help maintain inventory records, reconcile purchase orders, and support month-end close processes. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where accuracy and timeliness are key

Leads as an example of CFP’s values: SAWS - CustomerService, Absolute Integrity, We Are Family, Share the Success

• Process daily timber and mill production reports
• Manage accounts payable and assist with vendor inquiries
• Assist with payroll reporting and verification
• Maintain accurate inventory records for timber and raw materials
• Support cost tracking for production and maintenance activities
• Prepare and reconcile purchase orders for supplies and services
• Assist with month-end closing tasks and reporting
• Answer and route internal and external phone calls
• Perform general office duties, including file maintenance, data entry, word processing, photocopying, and special projects as assigned

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s in Accounting preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant clerical or accounting experience
• Knowledge of office and administrative procedures, including phone and customer relations protocol
• Effective communication skills and high attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and solve problems effectively

PPE Requirements

• PPE required when on the plant floor.
• This role primarily operates in an office setting with moderate exposure to noise, fumes, airborne particles and varying temperatures while on the plant floor.

Position will work on-site at Craigsville, WV, location.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic computer literacy

Intermediate

Oral Communication Skills

Intermediate

Problem Solving Skills

Intermediate

Work in a fast pace environment

Intermediate

Strong Attention to Detail

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Associates or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience

Required

1 year

Relevant clerical or accounting experience

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