Assistant Accountant

THE OPPORTUNITY

Western Forest Products is hiring for an Assistant Accountant to join our Timberlands Finance team based in Campbell River, BC .

What You’ll Do: An integral part of our Timberlands finance team, the Assistant Accountant works closely with our Division Controller, Accountant and Operations Manager to provide accounting and finance support services. You will develop your skills as an accounting professional by providing accurate, concise and effective financial transaction recording and reports. This is a fantastic developmental role for someone currently enrolled in the CPA program looking to gain experience in the forestry industry!

Who You Are: You have 1-3 years’ experience in accounting roles supporting full cycle accounting and are currently enrolled in the CPA program (or working on prep courses with a desire to pursue your CPA). You are a self-starter with strong attention to detail and strong people skills who is keen to learn and grow your career! In this fast paced environment, so we are looking for someone who thrives in a role with high-volume workloads and tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• Salary range of $52,000 - $63,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• Financial support for learning and development opportunities
• CPA Program and CFE Support: The CFE Exam is a huge milestone in every accountant’s life, and that’s why we want to help set our people up for success. Western will support with CPA modules, course materials, annual dues, and registration fees. In addition, we offer CFE prep support including in-house mentors, curated workshops, paid study leaves, Densmore course, and paid travel and/or accommodations on the day of the exam.
• Post-Designation Career Progression. A clear career path for our employees who have successfully earned their CPA designation is available, including progression to Accountant, Controller and Manager roles, or specialization into different accounting areas of interest.

Work Environment (Onsite): This role is to be performed in person at our Campbell River office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Month end journal entries and balance sheet and sub ledger reconciliations;
• Weekly and monthly reporting;
• Work directly with operational and finance personnel across the business;
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management as needed;
• Support Division Controller with tracking performance of various projects and KPIs, and optimization analysis, and;
• Other duties that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or related area;
• 1-3 years of work experience in an accounting or finance department; and
• Completion of pre-requisites or enrolment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Competencies

• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word);
• Detail focused with strong organization skills;
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization; and
• Demonstrates knowledge of full cycle accounting.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.