Timber Plant 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

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.