Staff Accountant II

Stella-Jones is looking to add a Staff Accountant II. Primary responsibilities include financial period closings, G/L accounting, account reconciliations, various business analysis, and a variety of other accounting functions. This role will be based out of Lufkin, TX supporting multiple locations.

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.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process under direction of 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 two system implementations

• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses under the direction of Controller

• Partner with management to prepare value added analysis and reports

• Keep Controller 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

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

Qualifications:

• Education: Accounting knowledge - 4-year degree in Accounting

• Experience: 3+ years' experience in Accounting including experience with analysis, reconciling accounts, cost accounting, receivables and payables, and journal entries, preferably in manufacturing industry

• License/Certification: CPA, CMA, MBA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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