Senior Corporate Accountant

Western Forest Products Inc. • Vancouver, BC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Western Forest Products is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join their finance team at their Head Office in Vancouver, BC. This role is integral to the finance team, responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Key duties include preparing and reviewing account reconciliations (e.g., PP&E and leases), assisting with financial reporting and disclosures, and supporting treasury operations such as payment processing and banking reporting. The position also contributes to tax and compliance activities, including indirect tax filings and supporting Canadian and U.S. tax processes, especially during quarter-end and year-end. Additionally, the Senior Corporate Accountant will support forecasting, departmental reporting, and cross-functional ad hoc analyses and finance initiatives. The role offers exposure to investor relations activities, including assisting with the quarterly earnings process, coordinating conference calls, supporting the preparation of investor materials and transcripts, gathering inputs for potential analyst Q&A, and participating in investor and analyst calls for disclosure compliance. Success in this role requires delivering accurate and timely work under multiple concurrent deadlines, effective prioritization, and strong attention to detail. The individual will build strong working relationships across finance and business teams and gradually take ownership of key processes. Priorities may shift, particularly during close and filing periods. The role is scoped for a recently qualified CPA, with potential for increased responsibility in tax and financial reporting for more experienced candidates.

Requirements

• CPA designation or near completion of the CPA program
• 3–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, or corporate finance
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to think critically
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to manage priorities
• Committed to continuous improvement of existing practices to improve knowledge and efficiency
• Ability to foster and manage effective working relationships with personnel company-wide
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter and under supervision
• Ability to think critically when preparing entries and schedules
• Ability to communicate effectively and work to multiple deadlines timelines
• Knowledge of internal controls and their application
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel
• High level of integrity, adaptability and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to tax, treasury, or related areas would be an asset
• Forest industry experience is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review account reconciliations (e.g., PP&E and leases)
• Assist with financial reporting and disclosures
• Support treasury operations, including payment processing and banking reporting
• Assist with indirect tax filings
• Support Canadian and U.S. tax processes, particularly during quarter-end and year-end
• Support forecasting and departmental reporting
• Work cross-functionally on ad hoc analyses and finance initiatives
• Assist with the quarterly earnings process, including coordinating conference calls, supporting preparation of investor materials and transcripts, gathering inputs for potential analyst Q&A, and participating in investor and analyst calls in support of disclosure compliance

Benefits

• Salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - Western contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – Western pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• On-the-job training
• Continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior