Job Description

Are you interested in working for a company that offers a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our office, located in the heart of Vancouver, has an opening for an experienced: CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT Our Corporate Accounting Team in Vancouver is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Corporate Accountant to join us as an integral member of the team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, take initiative, be open to new challenges, have excellent communication skills, and will want to develop a career in accounting. As a member of the Corporate Accounting Team, you will provide analytical and accounting support on a variety of topics, while learning and understanding all components of our accounting cycles for various corporate divisions within West Fraser. Once you have developed an understanding of our operations and policies, you will have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in a specific area of our business. As a subject matter expert, you will become the go-to person for financial information including training other accountants and preparing reports for senior members of the finance team. Responsibilities:

• Preparation and processing of month-end journal entries.
• Responsible for bank reconciliations.
• Ensure costs are coded correctly per the corporate coding manual.
• Preparation of financial analysis for assigned trial balances/divisions including balance sheet and income statement variance analysis which explain changes in significant balances from period to period.
• Completing monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Completing income statement account reconciliations for select accounts.
• Maintain detailed and organized documentation for working papers to support financial reports.
• Being a key resource with regard to adherence to accounting policies and SOX standards and procedures.
• Participate in user testing and maintenance for financial business systems and related upgrades.
• Daily upkeep of stats within related systems.
• Maintenance and reconciliation of fleet accounting and coordination with the Capital Assets Management team.
• Ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree, Accounting Diploma or relevant work experience.
• Prior experience working as an accountant will be considered an asset.
• Enrolment in the CPA program is preferred, not mandatory.
• Prior experience with Oracle EBS or D365 will be considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player and ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays

About West Fraser: West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE and recognized for the tenth time as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people, and strength in products. West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. West Fraser continues to invest in our manufacturing facilities to ensure they are modern and competitive. We have a sustainable forestry practice and continue to innovate our processes and diversify our products, including investing in bioenergy. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package, including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan. West Fraser believes inclusive and diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic. Apply now at https://www.westfraser.com/careers and discover more about our current opportunities! Internal Applicants, click here: https://t11.ultipro.ca Discover more about West Fraser\xe2\x80\x99s current initiatives, opportunities, and more, by visiting us on LinkedIn and Facebook. Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.