About this opportunity
Hunt Forest Products lists this Sr. Accountant opportunity in ruston, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Accountant
Hunt 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 & Responsibilities
Prepare budgets, quarterly forecasts, weekly financial statements, and board decks
Manage 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 reviews
Assist with annual financial audit and income tax data requests
Assist with routine bank compliance testing and New Market Tax Credit reporting, Sales/Use Tax analysis, tax incentive management, and conduct plant inventory audits
Assist 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 integrity
Assist 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 costs
Update inventory spreadsheets and summary reports, input G/L entries, analyze fiber costs, pay severance taxes, and support Forestry with summarized findings
Skills
Requires a high degree of initiative, judgement, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives
Must be able to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting and financial problems
Ability to analyze financial results from operations
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
Highly professional, ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with accounting experience
Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft 365/Office Products and general financial software tools
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed
Strong interpersonal skills with a professional and team-oriented demeanor
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset
Must be located within daily commuting distance of Ruston, LA
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred or finance degree with accounting experience.
Prior experience with Power BI or other data warehouse dashboard tools
5+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role
Prior experience in Wood products or other manufacturing is highly beneficial.
Experience with a wood management system such as 3Log/LIMS or Aldata
Hunt 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.
Worksite address
ruston, LA, 71270, US
Who can apply
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