Accountant / Accounting Analyst

at  ALBERTA NEWSPRINT CO

Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), a joint venture of the Stern Group and West Fraser Timber Company Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of premium paper products. Located in Whitecourt, and operating with a non-unionized workforce, the firm’s paper mill—the first in Alberta—produces paper of such high quality that it has become the standard by which other paper products manufactured in North America are measured. The company is a successful, well-financed, progressive organization that is regarded as one of the best companies in the paper industry.
We are currently recruiting for the role of Accountant / Accounting Analyst. This position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and supports the general accounting and financial functions of ANC through duties such as cost reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Preparation of monthly cost reporting
• Preparation of month-end and year-end journal entries
• Preparation of year-end working papers
• Sales accounting, product pricing updates, and customer invoicing
• Assist operational divisions with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Financial analysis and special projects
• Communicate and correspond with team members on a daily basis
• Reviewing/updating accounting policies and procedures
• Assist operational divisions with projects approval process
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end journal entries and reports
• Ensure that financial controls are in place and that company policies are followed
• Other duties, as required such as: review contracts, contractor payments, assign stratums, assign conversion rates, review accrual assumptions, and special projects

WHAT THE ACCOUNTANT / ACCOUNTING ANALYST WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Four-year degree in Accounting / Finance / Management, or related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Team-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of Internal Controls

Responsibilities & Duties

• Preparation of monthly cost reporting
• Preparation of month-end and year-end journal entries
• Preparation of year-end working papers
• Sales accounting, product pricing updates, and customer invoicing
• Assist operational divisions with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Financial analysis and special projects
• Communicate and correspond with team members on a daily basis
• Reviewing/updating accounting policies and procedures
• Assist operational divisions with projects approval process
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end journal entries and reports
• Ensure that financial controls are in place and that company policies are followed
• Other duties, as required such as: review contracts, contractor payments, assign stratums, assign conversion rates, review accrual assumptions, and special project