Operations Fin Specialist

Northwest Hardwoods•Dorchester, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We are committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in everything we do. We are currently seeking a full-time Operations Finance Specialist for our Dorchester, WI facility. The Operations Finance Specialist is responsible for supporting site operations through production reporting, lumber inventory support, operational data entry, basic financial recordkeeping, and administrative support. This role works closely with the Operations Finance Supervisor, site leadership, production teams, accounting, and operations finance partners to ensure accurate production, inventory, and operational information. This is an entry-level opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is interested in building a career in operations finance, manufacturing accounting, inventory control, and business administration. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, accurate, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. While the primary focus of the role is lumber and production support, this position may also provide limited backup support for log accounting, payroll, HR administration, and other site finance activities as trained.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience and/or training in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, business administration, inventory, production reporting, or related administrative work
Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles, inventory concepts, or financial recordkeeping
Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Intermediate math skills and ability to perform accurate calculations
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and recordkeeping
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial, employee, supplier, and business information
Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees, site leadership, production teams, vendors, and internal business partners

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of relevant bookkeeping, accounting, finance, inventory, administrative, or business operations experience
Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
Experience with Microsoft Excel pivot tables or similar reporting tools
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, LIMS, inventory systems, production reporting systems, or similar software
Experience in lumber inventory, production reporting, manufacturing, wood products, or industrial business operations
Understanding of sawmill, lumber processing, inventory flow, or manufacturing processes
Exposure to log accounting or log inventory processes preferred but not required
Demonstrated interest in career growth within operations finance, inventory control, production support, or accounting

Responsibilities

Provide general administrative support for site operations and finance activities
Enter, review, and verify production information within company systems
Maintain accurate records related to lumber production, inventory movement, and site activity
Review production data for accuracy, completeness, and potential discrepancies
Assist with daily, weekly, and month-end production reporting requirements
Work with production and site leadership to resolve reporting questions or data issues
Support accurate and timely communication of operational information to site and finance leadership
Develop an understanding of production flow, lumber processing, inventory movement, and operational cost drivers
Provide support for site payroll, HR administration, onboarding, offboarding, site events, and related administrative activities as trained
Provide limited backup support for log accounting activities as trained
Assist with other operational finance, administrative, and site support duties as assigned
Support lumber inventory tracking, reporting, and reconciliation activities
Enter and verify inventory transactions, adjustments, transfers, and related production activity
Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes as needed
Help identify and research inventory discrepancies or unusual activity
Maintain accurate supporting documentation for inventory and production records
Support month-end inventory reporting and reconciliation processes
Assist in improving inventory accuracy, documentation, and reporting consistency
Assist with basic bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping activities
Enter, verify, and reconcile financial and operational information within company systems
Support basic reporting related to production, lumber inventory, costs, and site activity
Assist with month-end close support by providing accurate records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Answer basic questions related to current and historical financial or operational transactions
Maintain confidentiality when handling financial, employee, supplier, and business information
Use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Great Plains, LIMS, inventory systems, production reporting systems, and other company systems to complete assigned work
Learn production reporting, lumber inventory, bookkeeping, and operational finance processes
Follow established procedures and ask questions when information is unclear or incomplete
Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, organization, reporting, and process efficiency
Support continuous improvement efforts by maintaining accurate data and providing timely information
Participate in process improvement, reporting, and documentation efforts as assigned