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Where you will work
The Lewiston mill is the largest of Clearwater Paper’s facilities, producing both paperboard and tissue product, and boasting over 1200 talented employees. Approximately two hours away from Clearwater Paper’s headquarters in Spokane, Washington, the Lewiston paper mill is a key component in Clearwater Paper’s business strategy. This location offers employees an opportunity to learn both sides of the business while influencing key business decisions and outcomes.
Located on the border of Idaho and Washington, Lewiston provides a host of opportunities for those who love the outdoors including fishing, boating, camping, and skiing. There are several social and civic opportunities to participate in including Boys & Girls Club, Twin County United Way, Lewis Clark Partners Habitat for Humanity, and more. Clearwater Paper values involvement with the community and the partnerships created as a result. Lewiston is in close proximity to the University of Idaho, Washington State University, and Lewis-Clark State College, as well as several strong K-12 school districts.
What you will do
Month End Closing
- Responsible for the proper accounting and month-end closing of specific sections of the general ledger.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
- Participate in the monthly financial statement close.
- Prepare and enter journal entries in compliance with GAAP. Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for journal entries.
- Calculate and post monthly accruals and deferrals.
Financial Reporting
- Responsible for writing queries, creating reports, and performing analyses of financial results.
- Provide financial reporting and corporate accounting information in a timely manner for external reporting.
- Assist management with operating statements and reports for use in managing the business.
Controls and Procedures
- Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors in a timely manner. This includes detailed account reconciliations and communicating the nature of transactions that have been entered into certain general ledger accounts.
- Review and maintain historical data in accordance with corporate record retention policy.
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley procedures and ensure an effective system of internal controls.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset.
- Able to think strategically and act tactically.
What you will need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Targeting candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience in principles of accounting including detailed transactions, posting to leger, account reconciliations, and analysis, etc.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Basic proficiency in using report writing/database programs and Microsoft Word.
- Experience using an enterprise accounting system is preferred.
- Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization.
- Willingness to cross-train on other accounting-related functions to provide backup and vacation coverage.
- General office conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment is required in mill area
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor 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)