Sr. Cost Accountant

Description

Company Background:

Alta Forest Products, in partnership with Itochu Building Products, is the world's largest producer of wood fence boards. It specializes 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 biofuel.

Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis, Washington, Alta operates in multiple Northwest rural communities, including Morton, WA; Winlock, WA; Shelton, WA; Amanda Park, WA; Lewiston, ID; Bonners Ferry, ID; and Naples, ID. 

The Role:

Assists in maintaining records of fiscal and budgetary controls, ledgers, and other transactions, in either direct or indirect support of the Controller. Processes routine financial documents and accounting transactions, reconciles accounting records and analyzes routine accounting data. Perform product costing and variance analysis and prepare and present analysis details to management for decision-making.  

Responsibilities:

• Product costing analysis, including, but not limited to, product cost setup and variance analysis within the company’s ERP system.
• Collect and analyze operational and production cost data.
• Assist in maintaining accounts and ledgers, which may involve account setup, subledger, and account reconciliations, and uploading and downloading entries and reports to coordinate closing periods.
• Post routine revenue, expense, and correcting entries within the company’s finance system.
• Review and process routine accounting data and financial reports as they pertain to assist with audit review.
• Respond to various inquiries regarding financial transactions; research and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather cost-related information and provide financial insights.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Assist with Fixed Assets as needed.

Requirements

 Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, finance, or a closely related field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting is required.
• Three (3) years or more in a manufacturing-related industry is preferred. 
• Preference is given to candidates with experience working in forest products or related industries.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to perform routine accounting functions in an automated accounting system, including setting up accounts and ledgers, verifying and correcting entries, reconciling, and posting entries. 
• Skilled at reviewing documents for accuracy, proper coding, distribution of accounts, and adherence to regulations and policy. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments as mandated.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other company employees.
• Ability to be flexible and perform work under time pressure.
• Ability to train, direct, and support other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment; willing to accept additional responsibilities and learn new procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and company financial policies and procedures. 
• Proficiency in MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems. 
• Account balancing skills. 
• Skilled in budget preparation and fiscal management. 
• Ability to prepare financial reports and/or update financial statements and/or projections. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in an interior office environment; however, they may occasionally be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and dirty industrial environments. Noise levels may vary depending on the current work area.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, 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, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Position Type/Travel/Schedule 

This is a full-time position (40 Hours), and overtime work may be required as projects or job duties demand. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday. 

Benefits & Pay

• Pay: $86,200 - $110,600 per year(starting wage dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Semi-Annual Bonus Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance. 

Alta Forest Products is an equal-opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. 

Small company, big opportunity! By growing and investing in employees and mills, Alta aims to be an industry leader in product quality and employee experience.

Salary : $86,200 - $110,600