Operations Accountant

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Operating for over a century on Vancouver Island and coastal BC, Mosaic Forest Management is Canada’s largest private timberland producer.

We take pride in our land base and have a long-term view of managing our trees and the eco-systems in which they grow.

The Opportunity Mosaic is seeking an Operations Accountant, for a 2-year work term, to work out of our Nanaimo office on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The Role Working with the Timberlands Finance team, the Operations Accountant is responsible for a range of financial tasks, including cost and project accounting, data management and financial modelling, journal entries, month-end tasks, and preparation of month-end reconciliations.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supporting the Operations Finance group by providing financial analysis and reporting on business results;
• Ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of financial records, data, and reporting for Operations and Timberlands Finance;
• Developing and maintaining consistent tracking of information to support informed business decisions and project reporting;
• Preparing and analyzing transactions at month end for reporting purposes, preparing management reports for discussion, and reviewing reconciliations;
• Supporting the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes within the organization including providing assistance to end users when needed; and
• Maintaining a safe, dynamic, inclusive workplace that aligns with the company goals and values.

Required Skills and Experience

• CPA Designation;
• Strong understanding of general cost accounting concepts;
• Strong ability to thrive in a team-based, highly diverse, equitable, and inclusive collaborative environment;
• High level of professionalism;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills;
• Proficiency in operations systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or Business Central 365, 3Log LIMS and Concur SAP is preferred but not required; and
• Forestry accounting experience is preferred but not required.

What You Get Mosaic Forest Management is one of BC’s Top 100 Employers. We are proud of our highly collaborative, respectful, and innovative work environment.

Our employees are empowered with high levels of role autonomy and the ability to make decisions and lead change.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $79,800 to $99,800. Individual compensation is commensurate with skill, relevant experience, and education.