Accountant

Job DetailsJob Location: Lyons, OR 97358Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Accounting        Job Title: Accountant        Branch: Corporate Office        Report To: Accounting Manager        Schedule: 7:30 to 4:00 (Monday – Friday)        Status: Full-time        Wage: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour DOE and Associates Degree        Date: Open     JOB SUMMARY Freres Engineered Wood is a dynamic and innovative forest products manufacturer that’s revolutionizing the mass timber market with its newly patented Mass Ply Panel (MPP) product. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accountant to join our team to and assist us in taking the Company to the next level. The Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for assisting in maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and ledger accounts, preparing financial analyses and reports, collaborating with various internal departments. This position is an entry level, but will be expected to develop into senior accountant position over time.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Assist Accounting Manager in month-end closing process Contract Management and change order review Communication with Team on Contract Status & Updates including Collections. File lien/bond notices; maintain a control log and monitor deadlines. Perform monthly GL account reconciliations Provide assistance related to company ERP system to production managers, supervisors and sales staff as needed Work closely with Accounting Manager to identify and implement process improvements Assist in training & helping accounting staff in a manner that promotes a strong, positive team environment Backup other accounting positions to help as needed specifically payroll   OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities are not limited to the above-mentioned and may include assisting other departments within reasonable and related tasks.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS · Sitting for an extended period, occasional lifting. · Must be able to work in an office environment, while also being able to navigate each plant and/or department facilities and may be exposed to loud operating machinery, cold and hot temperatures and vapors · Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting, Carrying, Balancing, Stooping, Reaching, · May require a combination of sitting, standing, and walking, some for longer Periods     SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS   Required Associate’s degree in accounting 2+ years accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred Experience with ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred Attention to Detail Team oriented Ability to grasp concepts quickly Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including strong Excel skills Strong problem-solving skills Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills in person, over the phone and via email This position requires in-person attendance; remote work is not an option.       Qualifications BENEFITS We offer a highly competitive wage, PTO, health, dental and life insurance, Section 125, 401k profit sharing, Holiday Pay and discretionary profit-sharing quarterly bonuses. We also offer employee discounts and for vendor discounts such as Columbia Sportswear, Carharrt, etc. OUR COMPANY Freres Engineered Wood was established in 1922 in the Santiam Canyon of Oregon.  We are a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing business headquarters in Lyons, Oregon. Now in its third generation, family management continues to build on the success of past generations. We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, mass ply plant and stud mill in addition to having our own fleet of trucks and a cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including: hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, MPP and even electricity. Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to develop and become the sole producer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have growth mindset and have a continuous-improvement attitude, you’re probably a great fit for our team!