Senior Accountant

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Johnsonburg, (Pennsylvania, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Accountant. This job is full-time permanent.

As part of our team, this individual will perform various responsibilities in accordance with established deadlines. Duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Perform month end closing responsibilities, including preparing and posting journal entries, inventory movements, and cost allocations.

• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for site’s full listing of asset and liability accounts.

• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial reports.

• Coordinate preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including analysis for key variances and operational drivers.

• Provide audit support and liaison with corporate support groups as required.

• Research and apply accounting policies and principles to properly record, report, and maintain financial data.

• Support the design, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP.

• Maintain inventory standard product costs and finished goods product costing system.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.

• Calculate, analyze, and explain variances in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) against budget.

• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Key Skill Sets:

• Expert knowledge and understanding of technical accounting treatment and internal controls.

• Good communicator at all levels of organization, in both written and verbal formats.

• Excellent time management and organization skills to meet strict deadlines

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to change in a dynamic environment.

• Self-sufficient, initiative-taking, results driven, and meticulous.

• Analytical approach to solving problems and critical thinking.

• Willingness to challenge the status quo and seek opportunities to continuously improve processes

Professional Experience/Qualifications: 

Minimum qualifications: Four-year Accounting degree or related field, excellent interpersonal and communications skills, proven collaborator, prepared to take initiative and perform a variety of duties, excellent computer skills (especially Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas), experience working in ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications: CPA or CMA certification, cost accounting background in a manufacturing environment, SAP working experience, working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, experience with monitoring and maintaining internal controls.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug, and aptitude tests. 

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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