Company Description

Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp and 550 million board feet of softwood lumber. 

What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.

Position Description

Reporting to the Manager, Treasury, the Treasury Accountant role offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning environment. Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and efficiency? Join our dynamic finance team as a Treasury Accountant and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth flow of our financial operations. Your expertise will be vital in processing invoices, managing vendor relationships, and maintaining impeccable financial records. 

Responsibilities

• Process incoming accounts payable invoices, including obtaining approvals, coding and entering the same on a timely basis.
• Manage vendor accounts including payable issues and account information.
• Prepare and monitor bank transactions including fund transfers and payment runs.
• Keep track of any queries made in relation to problem invoices.
• Reconcile invoices with vendor statements.
• Resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide support for the continued development of a leading customer service model, working in partnership with departments across the organization while setting a positive culture for continuous improvement through the problem-solving process.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial tasks.
• Supply auditors with responses to audit and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) inquiries.
• Maintain, organize and store company documents.
• Provide support and backup to other members of the Treasury team.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as finance and accounting, to ensure alignment on financial goals.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A post-secondary education in accounting, finance or a related field. 
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, treasury accounting or an account’s payable role.
• Enrolled or interested in enrolling in CPA program would be advantageous. 
• Excel skills with the ability to use basic formulas.
• Experience with accounting software (SAP, Microsoft Great Plains or other ERP Software) would be an asset.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to learn and adapt.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $52,000 – $57,000. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 
• Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.
• RRSP – We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.