Staff Accountant I

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

This position supports the Pole and Lumber manufacturing of Stella-Jones, reporting to the Accounting Manager. It offers a unique opportunity to be involved in dynamic and evolving accounting team that is implementing a new ERP. The individual will assist with design, test and integration of these platforms and be a key leader in designing all-new accounting processes post implementation. The right individual is someone who thrives on change and an opportunity to make an impact on a team.

Principal Responsibilities

• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under the direction of the Controller.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Compile, enter and analyze financial information.
• Analyze key processes and recommend internal control improvements.
• Assist with design, testing and integration of ERP system implementations.
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Controller.
• Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports.
• Keep Manager and Accounting Director apprised of potential concerns and statuses.
• Apply principles of accounting theory and use of judgment and other professional skills to determine the appropriate procedures for preparing and maintaining accounting records and reports.
• Train and mentor peers.
• Support others in finance when needed.
• Participate and contributes to company safety program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace

• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from

• Several company-paid benefits including:

• Dental and Vision coverage

• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies

• Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Access to a robust employee assistance program

• Competitive compensation

• Annual bonus program opportunity

• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)

• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays

• Career advancement opportunities

• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled