Job Description

Financial Accountant

Armstrong, British Columbia

(16-month temporary term)

It’s about more than just balancing the books. Our Financial Accountant provides our business with accurate financial information to help our leaders make the decisions that keep us operating sustainably. Are you a Financial professional, who holds or is working towards a CPA designation and looking for your next opportunity? Don’t let the job title hold you back there is lots of exciting work in this role. We would love to connect with you.

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Accounting team at our Southern Interior Administration Office in Armstrong, British Columbia.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• Have or working towards a Certified Professional Accounting Designation with 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on sales/operational financial operating skills and a good understanding of consolidation concepts are preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of general accounting principles and strong accounting knowledge in relation to cost accounting, inventory control margin analysis and consolidations
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with strong decision-making capability.
• Proficiency in forward planning and project management.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Power BI.
• Proficiency with JDE and Dynamics AX is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the forestry industry is considered an asset.

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms.  Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.

In this role you will:

• Prepare the month-end financial statements, presentations, analysis on a consistent and accurate basis.
• Be involved in preparing and reviewing budgets, forecasts, external and internal audit requests, financial analysis, developing reports, systems administration, and consolidated accounting and reporting.
• Calculate and/or review related accruals and payment vouchers
• Conduct account analysis and review of all assigned balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and/or review of reconciliations and journal entries including consolidation entries.
• Prepare external audit working papers
• Be involved with consolidating journal entries, and preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Respond and provide analysis/information to support leadership, operations sectors or departments.

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members
• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $65,250.00 - $87,000.00 (working towards CPA) or $80,250 - $107,000 per year (holds CPA designation).
• You’ll be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations. 

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.

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About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia.  Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here.   Watch this video to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.

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