Accounting Specialist

Madawaska, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Finance

Job Summary

Twin Rivers Paper Company headquartered in Madawaska Maine is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400000 tons of paper per year for the packaging publishing label and technical sectors. With 100 years of papermaking history the company operates a pulp mill in New Brunswick and diverse paper assets in northern Maine and upstate New York that produce uncoated and coated white papers in a broad range of basis weights and finishes.

Customized product development and dedicated technical services support are company hallmarks. With a sound financial structure and a strong balance sheet that fuels continuous investments in its assets Twin Rivers Paper offers its customers the security of local product availability through a strong domestically owned manufacturer and the assurance of long-term viability.

SCOPE:

Reporting to the VP of Finance the Accounting Specialist is responsible for the fiduciary responsibilities of finance monthly closing and reporting for the Company.

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Ensuring accounting requirements are completely accurate and on time
Documents and substantiate financial transactions by entering account information
Analyzing operational and financial data investigating variances identifying business drivers and evaluating their impact on planned objectives
Preparing meaningful variance analysis commentary for management
Consolidating cost reduction and other continuous improvement activities
Providing assistance in reporting against performance targets in incentive programs
Assisting with the recommendation development and implementation of process improvements in support of the operating agenda

REQUIREMENTS:

BA in Accounting or Finance
Strong skill in the areas of analysis problem-solving organization multi-tasking prioritization communication and relationship building
Ability to think strategically in a constantly changing business environment and market
Ability to operate with high regard to integrity trust and confidentiality
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Accounting Specialist spends 100% of the time in an office environment entering and analyzing data preparing and reviewing reports working with internal departments and external systems support and attending meetings.

Required Experience: