Financial Accountant

You are self-motivated, enthusiastic, and thrive on fresh challenges. You firmly believe in the power of teamwork and have a clear sense of prioritization when faced with many tasks. Meticulous and clever, you have a knack for swiftly grasping new concepts, and inaccuracies or mistakes rarely pass you by we can always “count” on you!

As the Financial Accountant your primary responsibility will be to supply the operations management team with pertinent financial and statistical analyses. As an integral part of the Mill’s management team, you will be entrusted with the preparation and delivery of comprehensive operational, financial, and management accounting reports. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in covering weekly cost reporting, KPI reporting, and contributing to the preparation of the annual business plan and forecasting. This is a developmental role, working towards backing up and supporting the Divisional Accountant. This role can be based on either our Acheson, AB, or Whitecourt, AB office.

A day in the life of the Financial Accountant includes:

• Prepare financial statements and reports for review.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual business plan, monthly/quarterly/yearly forecasting, weekly cost report, and capital processes.
• Providing operational and financial analysis for the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and IFRS-based GAAP.
• General ledger account reconciliations.
• Coverage for the Divisional Accountants as required
• This role is supporting our Alberta operations and may require occasional travel.

For this role come equipped with:

• Exceptional analytical abilities coupled with a keen business acumen.
• Advanced personal computer skills (MS Office).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

In a perfect world, you either possess or are actively pursuing your CPA designation and have the insatiable need to be in a fast-paced environment. “Compound our interest” in your application by expressing your willingness to relocate to any of our operations.

If the allure of the unknown excites you, and you approach unfamiliar concepts with the ability to quickly grasp and understand, click that “apply” button today! #LI-JW #CADS

Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant’s qualifications and experience.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. The specific type of employment screening conducted varies depending on the role and location. These screenings may involve behavioral assessments, references, physical testing, and criminal record checks.

Why Canfor?
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of low-carbon forest products, including lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets and green energy. We embrace innovation in our industry and provide high-quality products to global markets. With our dedicated employees, we demonstrate leading environmental practices and are committed to the communities that host our operations.

As we continue to diversify our business, we have exciting work and development opportunities to help you build a rewarding career.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well-being and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. We provide learning opportunities that support you in developing skills and competencies at each stage of your career at Canfor. We offer competitive compensation and industry leading benefits to best support our employees and their families. Join us today and together, we can build a sustainable future.

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Acheson, AB

Canfor Spruceland is located in Acheson, within Parkland County. Acheson Industrial Area is one of the largest and fastest-growing industrial areas in Western Canada with over 300 businesses. Located just west of Edmonton, Acheson provides easy access to major transportation corridors, rail lines, and both domestic and international airports. Parkland County is a vibrant and robust community with charming rural areas to explore. For more information, visit: https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/do-business/acheson.aspx