Staff Accountant II

Stella-Jones • Lufkin, TX

3d

About The Position

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.
Primary responsibilities include financial period closings, G/L accounting, account reconciliations, various business analysis, and a variety of other accounting functions.
The position requires a self-starter with initiative and exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and provide follow up. Key interpersonal skills include: Flexible, resourceful, strong communication skills, self-motivated/ability to work with little or no supervision, computer/technical literacy, and willing to travel as needed.

Requirements

• Accounting knowledge – 4-year degree in accounting
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft office products (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Current knowledge of business and accounting systems (SAP) and LIMS highly preferred
• Strong initiative and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attentive to details and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, MBA preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under direction of Accounting Manager
• 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 two system implementations
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Accounting Manager
• Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports
• Keep Accounting Manager apprised of potential concerns and statuses
• Synthesizes month-to-date and year-to-date variance explanations for all plants
• Responds to ongoing requests from plants for accounting and financial information and support
• Analyze manufacturing cost standards and review variances with management for root cause
• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Supports ERP master file maintenance activities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level