Staff Accountant II

Staff Accountant II

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact.

The Staff Accountant II is responsible for supporting the period-end close process, maintaining general ledger integrity, and delivering financial analysis across multiple plant locations. This role partners with operations and accounting leadership to provide insights into performance, cost drivers, and variances.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. Maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger in accordance with accounting policies and IFRS. Analyze financial results, including month-to-date and year-to-date variances across multiple facilities. Partner with plant and operations management to explain performance, identify trends, and support decision-making. Analyze manufacturing costs and investigate variances, providing root cause analysis and recommendations. Prepare and deliver value-added financial analysis and reporting to management. Respond to requests from plant teams and provide timely financial and accounting support. Communicate proactively with the Accounting Manager and/or Controller regarding financial results, risks, and emerging issues. Lead and complete complex project work and financial analysis for management.
• Budget & Forecast: Partner with Operations to support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and performance tracking. Provide analytical support to improve budget alignment and forecast accuracy.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and identify opportunities to strengthen processes. Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Business Support & Process Improvements: Collaborate on cross-functional initiatives and provide support on special projects and ad hoc analyses. Support ERP system activities, including master data maintenance, and participation in system implementations and upgrades. Mentor and support development of junior team members.
• General Accounting & Other Activities: Support periodic physical inventory counts by assisting with pre-count planning, providing real-time support while counts are being executed, and participating in variance analysis/reconciliation. Oversee accounting for vendor and customer programs (rebates, FAA, special events, etc.) including the maintenance of contracts in SAP, monthly accruals, periodic reconciliations, and settlements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Budget (Yes/No) Yes - Travel Required Up to 15%

Qualifications

• Education - Undergraduate Degree in Business or a related field.
• Licenses/Certifications - CPA Designation (preferred)
• Years of Experience - 5-10 years of experience in a progressively responsible accounting role in an SAP environment.
• Languages Required - Proficiency in English, spoken and written. Fluency in French an asset.
• Core Competencies - Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Strong accounting knowledge. Attention to detail, monitor and check work or information. Respects and adheres to ethical principles regarding data protection and confidentiality. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Time and stress management. Team player. Proficient with Accounting Systems as well as Microsoft Office.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employee Benefits: As a Stella-Jones employee, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ability to purchase Company stock

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled