Position Details The Staff Accountant I supports the US pole fiber procurement function of Stella-Jones, reporting to the Accounting Manager. Primary responsibilities in this role includes accounting for log harvest movement from forest-to-market, financial analysis, general ledger duties, period closings, account reconciliations, and a variety of other accounting functions related to production accounting. The position requires a self-starter with initiative and exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and provide follow up. Once training and team integration are complete, this will be a hybrid role (in-office with some remote work) based at our Tacoma office. Additionally, there may be some limited travel in the US and Canada in this role (expected to be 5% or less). Principal Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under the direction of the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile, enter and analyze financial information.
• Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements.
• Support activities to import and interface data from LIMS to SAP
• Assist during internal / external audits with documentation requests and questions
• Adheres to all internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Accounting Manager.
• Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports.
• Assist team members in their tasks and responsibilities as needed, promoting a culture of mutual support.
• Keep Accounting Manager apprised of potential concerns and statuses.
• Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports.
• Participate and contributes to company safety program.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and one or more years of experience -or- Three years of Accounting work experience w/ Associate's degree in Accounting (Note: Candidates with significant experience beyond these requirements may be considered for a higher-level Staff Accountant II position.)
• LIMS experience highly preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Excel)
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to handle a variety of phone calls with various suppliers and team members.

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