Accounting Manager

Alta Forest Products LLC; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus program

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance

Job summary

Alta Forest Products LLC, based in Chehalis, Washington, is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee the company’s accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related reporting. The role focuses on improving processes and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations, reporting to the Controller.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 5+ years in finance or accounting, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• One to three years of managerial experience with planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, reporting and budgeting.
• Three to five years’ experience in forest products or related industry.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Flexible and able to perform under time pressure.
• Experience training and managing others.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting and costing analysis.
• Ability to analyze fiscal data and recommend problem-solving strategies.
• Knowledge of records management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Assist in maintenance of accounts and ledgers, including set up of accounts and period closings.
• Understand AP/AR processes including year-end filings.
• Respond to inquiries regarding financial transactions and resolve issues.
• Assess current practices and recommend improvements.
• Assist with quarterly reporting and year-end audit activities.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing training, and maintaining relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial accounting

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & costing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Company Background

Alta Forest Products is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards, specializing in Western Red Cedar and other premium species found in the Pacific and Inland Northwest forests. In addition to producing fence boards and pallet stock lumber, Alta's zero‑wood‑waste sawmills produce by‑products such as wood chips, sawdust, mulch, and bio‑fuel. Headquartered in centrally‑located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates fence board sawmills in rural communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Role

The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the general accounting functions of the organization, to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, accounting policies and procedures and other transactions as needed. In addition, the Accounting Manager will evaluate and make improvements to accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with organization’s accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations. This position reports to the Controller.

What You'll Do

• Oversee and manage accounts and accounting systems to address all financial aspects for the company’s dynamic and fast‑growing needs, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and reconciliations.
• Assist in the maintenance of accounts and ledgers, which may involve setting up accounts, preparing accounting document batches, uploading and downloading entries and reports and coordinating period closings.
• Thorough understanding of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes including year‑end filings.
• Respond to a range of inquiries regarding financial transactions; research and resolve problems.
• Assess current practices and procedures and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist with quarterly reporting and year‑end financial audit activities.
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• One to three years of successful work experience and a thorough knowledge of managerial level practices with progressive responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, reporting and budgeting programs, preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in forest products or a related industry, preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Have the capability to be flexible and perform under time demands and pressure.
• Experience training and managing others.
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, budgeting and costing analysis.
• Skill in analyzing fiscal data and ability to recommend problem‑solving strategies.
• Knowledge of records management procedures necessary to assemble and maintain required fiscal information.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically working in an interior office environment. The employee may seldomly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Work Schedule

This is an exempt salary position, that requires the ability to work 40+ hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends or holidays to accommodate critical goals and objectives may be necessary.

What We Offer

Small company, big opportunity! Growing & investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in both product quality and employee experience. Alta Forest Products offers a competitive salary and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

• Starting Annual Salary: $88,000 - $120,000
• Group Benefits Programs, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance, EE & Dependents
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
• 401(k) Matching Plan w/ 4.5% company vest with immediate vesting
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program based on personal and company performance metrics
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Amazing Workplace Culture
• Employee Assistance Program

Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.