Forestry Accountant

Come join our team at Crest Operations!

With companies located across the United States, Crest Industries is committed to bringing together the best people and the right resources to meet today’s challenges and deliver the innovations of tomorrow. With significant recent growth and company acquisitions, Crest more than ever is a catalyst for change, using a little grit and a lot of determination to drive a forward movement for our customers and our employees.

Accountant supporting financial reporting, monthly close, and multi-entity accounting operations for forestry and natural resource businesses to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial results.

About the Role

This role supports Crest Natural Resources and related entities by driving accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong accounting processes. The position partners with leadership and operations teams to ensure timely insights, compliance, and continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Perform revenue analysis and reconciliation
• Assist in calculating net asset value and financial metrics

Compliance & Audit

• Support external audits and respond to auditor requests
• Maintain documentation for internal controls and compliance
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies and procedures
• Coordinate with external tax providers to supply required documentation

Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Support ERP/system enhancements and implementations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial data flow

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close
• Experience in multi-entity or corporate accounting environments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas)
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Preferred:

• Experience in forestry, timberland management, or natural resources
• Experience supporting complex or multi-entity organizational structures

Skills & Competencies

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Process improvement mindset

We know how difficult it is to manage change and solve problems. Continuous improvement is hard work. Founded in 1958, we’ve seen our share of struggles. We’ve failed. We’ve learned and we’ve adapted. We will continue to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs.  To do this, there are three forces that we leverage that will not change: Our Solid Foundation, Innovation, and The Right People.  When we bring these three forces together, we get a forward movement. Our logo reflects our respect for the past and our legacy but also supports where our industries are going.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE

We hire people who share our values and we put the right people in the right seats, with the skill sets that fit our customers’ challenges and we work hard to develop our people. Our people come to work because it feels like home, no matter where they are from. We place each other above egos because, at Crest, our coworkers are like your family. And like family, we believe in honest and clear communication so that the path towards our customers’ success is a united effort.

Crest Operations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Crest Operations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Crest Operations will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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