Accounting Manager

Alta Forest Products•Chehalis, WA

14d

About The Position

Alta Forest Products is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting across its corporate office and multiple sawmill sites. The role directly supervises three AP/AR clerks, works alongside other accountants, and assists with monthly close activities. It combines staff leadership with hands-on accounting work and supports the Controller with audit work and process improvement. The position reports to the Controller. The role helps standardize accounting processes and controls across sites with different volumes and levels of complexity, maintains accounting policies and procedures, and supports improvements within the ERP. It also serves as an escalation point for mill, vendor, and customer transaction issues. This is an exempt salaried position requiring the ability to work 40 or more hours per week. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays may be necessary to accommodate critical goals and objectives. The employee typically works in an interior office environment. The stated starting annual salary is $88,000–$120,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including at least one year leading or supervising staff.
Experience supporting a month-end close and an external audit.
Strong working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and costing analysis, with the ability to analyze financial data and recommend solutions.
Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of an ERP system.
Ability to coach, train, and influence people who do not directly report to the role.
Ability to maintain confidential information, work cooperatively, and perform under time demands and pressure.
Ability to work 40 or more hours per week, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-site or multi-entity environment.
Manufacturing, costing, or forest products experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop three AP/AR clerks, including hiring, coaching, goal setting, and performance management.
Coordinate daily accounting priorities and work with other accountants across the group to provide assistance as needed.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, and approve work within assigned authority.
Standardize processes and controls across sites with different volumes and levels of complexity.
Manage 1099 and other year-end filings, assist with quarterly financial reporting, and prepare schedules and supporting materials for the annual financial audit.
Maintain accounting policies and procedures, ensure practices comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and assist with process and system improvements within the ERP.
Serve as the escalation point for mill, vendor, and customer transaction issues; research and resolve problems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
Voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental insurance, including accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
401(k) matching plan with a 4.5% company match and immediate vesting.
Semi-annual bonus program based on personal and company performance metrics.
Paid time off.
Flexible work schedule coordinated with accounting deadlines and team coverage needs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Competitive salary.