Mill Accountant

The Mill Accounting Supervisor will be an important member of the St. Maries Mill’s operations team. The Mill Accounting Supervisor will manage the accounting functions for the Mill, provide analysis and interpretation of accounting information, partner in complex accounting projects, identify best practices and be responsible for the maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger accounts and compliance with financial reporting controls.

The successful candidate for this position will be an accounting professional who demonstrates high integrity and is resourceful, innovative, strategic, collaborative and curious to create value within the business.

Month End Closing:

• Responsible for the accounting and month-end closing of specific sections of the general ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to validate accuracy of financial information and maintain accurate work papers (detailed sub ledgers).
• Manage the monthly financial statement close, which may include consolidation.
• Calculate, prepare and enter journal entries, including accruals and deferrals in compliance with GAAP. Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for journal entries.
• Partner with management on any discrepancies found to reach resolution.
• May include the management and maintenance of fixed asset accounting..

Financial Reporting:

• Responsible for writing queries, creating reports and performing basic analyses of financial results.
• Provide basic cost, revenue and inventory information in a timely manner to management.
• Responsible for the preparation and review of various governmental reports.
• Providing management with operating statements and reports for use in managing the business.
• Partner in the budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Controls and Procedures:

• Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors in a timely manner. This includes inventory valuations, detailed account reconciliations and communicating the nature of transactions that have been entered into certain general ledger accounts.
• Review and maintain historical data in accordance with corporate record retention policy.
• Manage compliance with Sarbanes Oxley procedures and ensure an effective system of internal controls by reviewing, designing and communicating SOX controls.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience.
• Stong accounting and analytial skills and a solid understanding of internal controls and GAAP.
• Intermediate proficiency using report writing/database programs (Excel and Word required).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization.
• Ability to read and interpret written documentation.

Potlatch is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran Employer

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