What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant Assistant position at Arauco?
Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Finance team as an Accounting Assistant!
What We’re Looking for:
- Associate degree in business or equivalent experience is preferred
- 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing accounting role preferred
- Experience with any ERP/MRP (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.) preferred – SAP is currently used
- Knowledge of G/L accounts and cost center concept
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- High attention to detail with research, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to establish positive working relationships and work with multiple departments effectively
- Ability to work flexible hours when required (typically during month-end closing)
- Ability to quickly respond to changing needs
What we offer:
- An attractive base compensation package, plus bonus eligibility
- Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
- Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
- Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
- Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program
In this Role, You Will:
- Daily auditing and processing of wood tickets
- Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for wood payments
- Prepare remittances for wood suppliers weekly
- Project tracking and support for mill capital projects to support the Finance Manager in capitalization and disposal of assets
- Support month-end closing activities
- Prepare journal entries related to month-end closing
- Prepare month-end closing reports
- External and internal audit support for the mill
- Identify process improvement opportunities as it relates to ensure timely vendor payment processing along with month-end closing processes
- Other general accounting duties as needed
- Operations support during month down days and annual outages
- Work with multiple departments on various issues to come to a solution together
About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations.
Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time.
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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
