Accountant in Anderson, California

We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

AtSierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualifiedAccountantto work collaboratively with our Anderson Sawmill division, along with our Anderson Fabrication Shop division, located inAnderson, California. This person will be an integral part of our accounting team, working closely with the Mill Managers, Accounting Management, and other Accountants within the Company.

About The Position

• Accounting for the divisions, including financial statements and financial statement analysis, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and other analysis as needed
• Oversee inventory cost accounting (logs and lumber) at all stages of production from purchasing raw materials to shipments of finished product, including monthly and year-end inventory counts
• Project cost accounting and reconciliation for multiple projects, as well as management of project inventories
• Manage fixed asset accounting and reconcile fixed asset accounts
• Monthly and year-end close for the divisions, including preparation of all audit and tax schedules
• Hire, train, mentor, and manage office staff
• Ensure that appropriate internal control measures are followed
• Provide financial analysis as needed for special projects
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
• Recognize when and how to be assertive when improvement opportunities arise
• Work as a team member with company accounting staff and management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field, CPA a plus
• 7 years progressive work experience in accounting
• Preference given for experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on inventory/cost accounting
• Significant experience with general ledger functions
• Prior experience with Project Cost Accounting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products with significant experience creating and using Excel spreadsheets
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve problems
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Professional demeanor, with ability to work in a team environment
• Understand appropriate discretion with confidential Company information

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including afull Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.

How To Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
PO Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(530) 378-8001

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at:

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