Sr. Accountant

Senior AccountantHunt Forest Products is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Accountant to join our dynamic accounting team. This role supports financial operations across Hunt Forest Products, LaSalle Lumber Company, and Bienville Lumber Company.We're looking for a candidate who thrives in a collaborative environment and brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to every task. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, and contribute to continuous process improvement across finance and accounting functions.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly financial statements, and board decksManage and execute the month-end and year-end close processes for mill locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.Provide analysis of utilities, supply, and expense costs to Operations.Provide oversight and support for the production operation of the Mill (review production reports and bring any irregularities to the mill manager's attention).Support mill managers with P&L reviewsAssist with annual financial audit and income tax data requestsAssist with routine bank compliance testing and New Market Tax Credit reporting, Sales/Use Tax analysis, tax incentive management, and conduct plant inventory auditsAssist with monitoring, correcting, and updating the LIMS (Log Inventory Management System) for accurate tract/source data, vendor info, volume adjustments, and rate errors; review reports to ensure data integrityAssist with log and residual processing through LIMS to G/L, A/P, and A/R; handle weekly settlements, month-end closings, and reconcile log inventory, timber, and costsUpdate inventory spreadsheets and summary reports, input G/L entries, analyze fiber costs, pay severance taxes, and support Forestry with summarized findingsSkillsRequires a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectivesMust be able to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting and financial problemsAbility to analyze financial results from operationsProficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly ExcelHighly professional, ability to maintain confidentiality of informationQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance with accounting experienceExceptional attention to detail and data accuracyProficient in Microsoft 365/Office Products and general financial software toolsAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if neededStrong interpersonal skills with a professional and team-oriented demeanorSelf-starter with a collaborative mindsetMust be located within daily commuting distance of Ruston, LARequirementsBachelor's degree in accounting is preferred or finance degree with accounting experience.Prior experience with Power BI or other data warehouse dashboard tools5+ years of experience in a finance or accounting rolePrior experience in Wood products or other manufacturing is highly beneficial.Experience with a wood management system such as 3Log/LIMS or AldataHunt Forest Products offers a competitive salary, health insurance beginning day one, 401K retirement with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, disability insurance, and more.Hunt Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.