Company Overview

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

• To learn more about the company including a locations map, visit us at: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/inside-stella-jones
• To explore our latest financial updates and press releases, visit: https://www.stella-jones.com/en/investor-relations/press-releases

Position Overview

The Corporate Accountant at Stella-Jones is responsible for ensuring accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting entries, as well as consolidation. The role involves a mix of financial analysis, and audit support to ensure the integrity of our financial statements.

This position is based at our Montreal HQ (in Saint-Laurent) in a hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the month-end close process including accurate preparation and posting of corporate journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Coordinate with internal departments to prepare monthly and quarterly P&L analyses including Sales, Volumes, Margin, indirect manufacturing costs, selling and administration costs and other losses
• Conduct account analysis and review of all assigned balance sheet accounts including PPE, leases and remediation provision
• Respond and provide analysis/information to support management or divisions
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, cash-flow statement and shareholder’s equity statement
• Assist in preparing notes to the consolidated financial statements
• Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary support and documentation
• Assist with preparing standalone financial statements for tax return purposes
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Accounting work experience required; 7+ years preferred
• Excellent experience/knowledge with IFRS and financial reporting tools
• ERP systems experience required; SAP and/or Power BI preferred
• Fluent in English & working French (written & spoken)
• CPA designation preferred

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Employee Benefits

As a Stella-Jones team member, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Competitive compensation
• Annual Profit Share Program
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
• Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.