Accounting Manager

Alta Forest Products•Chehalis, WA

18d•$88,000 - $120,000

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 of varying sizes and complexity. Reporting to the Controller, this player-coach role directly supervises three AP/AR clerks, works alongside other accountants, and supports the monthly close, audit activities, and process improvements. The role helps standardize accounting processes and controls across a growing, multi-site operation.

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 are not direct reports.
Ability to maintain confidential information, work cooperatively, and perform under time demands and pressure.

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, providing assistance when 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 and ensure practices comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
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

Competitive salary.
Group medical, dental, and vision plans.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
Voluntary life insurance.
Supplemental accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance.
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.