Sr Accounting Clerk

Stella-Jones•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. Position Summary: Stella-Jones, a market leader in pressure-treated wood products in North America, is seeking a qualified Senior Accounting Clerk in our Tacoma office. The position provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a digital transformation at Stella-Jones and will have opportunities to assist with process and reporting.

Responsibilities

Compiles and sort’s documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions.
Analyzes and resolves purchase order discrepancies regarding invoice price, goods receipt quantities, allowances, and terms between the Company supplier’s invoices and Company purchase orders.
Process invoices accurately and promptly, enabling the generation of Stella-Jones monthly and yearly financial statements.
Reconciles report discrepancies and problems.
Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
Reviews, balances, and interprets computer reports and makes corrections.
Corresponds with vendors, conducts investigations, and brings complex discrepancies to resolution.
Maintain awareness of all activities and issues impacting daily operations and service levels.
Assists with Accounts Payable month and year-end close.
Keep Accounting Manager appraised of potential concerns and statuses.
Participates and contributes to the company safety program
Special tasks as assigned and participating in projects as needed.
Maintains company and employee confidence by keeping confidential information.
Compare accrued freight to invoiced freight and validate variances are within acceptable tolerances or take appropriate action to resolve variance.
Perform ad-hoc analysis with minimal supervision.
Act as department leader to identify and resolve issues as they arise.
Mail checks on time with enclosed appropriate support documentation.
Appropriately respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders.