Accountant

Interfor•DeQuincy, LA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hands‑on Accountant role that sits close to the business and has real visibility into operations. You’ll partner directly with mill leadership and divisional teams, playing a key role in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and decision support. If you enjoy owning your work, digging into the numbers behind operations, and contributing to how the business runs—not just closing the books—this role offers strong exposure, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow your accounting career within a stable, well‑established organization.

Requirements

Accounting Foundation: Minimum 2 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or operational finance experience is preferred.
Education & Credentials: Post‑secondary degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, MBA, or progress toward designation is an asset.
Analytical Strength: Strong reporting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; comfort working with financial systems and large data sets.
Work Style & Communication: Self‑motivated, organized, adaptable, and able to communicate clearly with both finance and non‑finance partners.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, or progress toward designation is an asset.
manufacturing or operational finance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and general ledger entries.
Analysis & Insights: Analyze operational results, revenue and expense trends, and provide decision‑support to mill and divisional leaders.
Controls & Compliance: Maintain strong internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting policies, and support internal and external audits.
Balance Sheet Ownership: Reconcile balance sheet accounts and manage sub‑ledgers, inventory valuation, and fixed assets.
Business Partnership: Support mill leadership, divisional teams, and project managers with budgeting, forecasting, capital requests, and reporting needs.