Accounting/Operations Support Specialist

Accounting/Operations Support Specialist

Timber Products' mill in White City, OR is looking for someone with strong attention to detail and computer skills to be responsible for accurately processing, distributing, maintaining and analyzing production and operations related information for the Table Rock Division. Provides support to Controller in monthly financial close. The individual also provides general administrative support to assigned personnel and departments in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Major Tasks:

• Receives and processes product, inventory, materials and/or sales information. Reviews and verifies all paperwork to ensure accuracy and consistency. Enters and tracks required information into the Company computer systems.
• Compiles production, shipping, labor, and mill order information while analyzing mill activity reports to generate a variety of reports and schedules. Distributes reports to appropriate staff.
• Greets guests and provides phone coverage for general phone line.
• Prepares other paperwork such as purchase requisitions and shipping documents, reviews for accuracy and distributes to appropriate staff and locations.
• Assists with month-end reporting and accounting close requirements, which include performing physical inventory counting, reconciling inventories, analyzing mill activity reports and providing accurate support documents for various Journal Entries.
• Works with Controller to analyze General Ledger postings, specific focus related to inventory and costing. Work with Controller to investigate and resolve variances.
• Performs other miscellaneous filing and administrative support, which may include composing routine letters and memoranda; proofreading and editing correspondence and other documents; generating and/or editing reports, charts and graphs; and maintaining filing systems.
• Actively involved in the evaluation of system and process enhancements.
• Responsible for supporting and adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Maintains computer MSDS records.
• Assists in creating and organizing SOPs.
• Perform administrative tasks, as assigned by the Controller, in support of Scheduling, Purchasing, Accounting and Sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of two years of related experience; an Associate's degree in Accounting/Business Administration is preferred.
• Strong computer skills in Excel required, including experience creating and using pivot tables as well as proficiency in sorting and filtering large sets of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Access and the ability to learn and use company specific software, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel and management.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and produce results in conjunction with fellow team members.
• Attention to detail and the ability to conduct work in a timely, accurate, and organized manner are required.