Corporate Accountant

West Fraser; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

Culture promoting from within

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in Cordova, TN is seeking a Corporate Accounting team member to provide analytical and accounting support across divisions, learning our cycles and becoming a subject matter expert who trains others and prepares reports for senior finance leaders. The role involves preparing journal entries, reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting support, and assisting with SOX controls and audits.

It requires strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience in accounting/finance (2+ years).
• CPA or licensure a plus (or pursuing CPA).
• Advanced Excel; ERP experience preferred (Oracle/JDE).
• Solid GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and perform month-end, quarterly and annual tasks.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analytical reviews of accounts.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and ensure proper spend accounting.
• Assist with SOX controls and audits.
• Collaborate with Finance and other groups to improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with policies and SOX standards.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA candidate or licensed

Tools

Oracle/JDE ERP systems

Job description

US Operations Office
Cordova, TN 38018, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

As a member of the Corporate Accounting Team, you will provide analytical and accounting support on a variety of topics, while learning and understanding all components of our accounting cycles for various corporate divisions within West Fraser. Once you have developed an understanding of our operations and policies, you will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in a specific area of our business. As a subject matter expert, you will become the go-to person for financial information including training other accountants and preparing reports for senior members of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and perform other month-end, quarterly and annual accounting tasks.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Support corporate functions and FP&A in budgeting and forecasting and in ensuring actual spend is accounted for properly.
• Perform SOX controls and provide support in both the external and internal audits.
• Work with others in Finance and other internal groups to improve accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and SOX standards.
• Prepare journal entries and perform other month-end, quarterly and annual accounting tasks.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and complete analytical reviews of income statement accounts to ensure the accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Support corporate functions and FP&A in budgeting and forecasting and in ensuring actual spend is accounted for properly.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 2+ Years’ experience in accounting or finance.
• Prior experience working in Corporate Accounting a plus.
• Plans to obtain CPA or already licensed, a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; Oracle, JDE or comparable ERP system preferred.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles.
• A high level of independence, accountability, teamwork, good judgement, and attention to detail in a fast-paced changing environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

Travel Required

Yes . <10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.

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