Accounting Specialist

Twin Rivers Paper Company, headquartered in Madawaska, Maine, is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400,000 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.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Accounting Specialist is primarily responsible for the fiduciary duties of finance, including monthly closing and reporting for the Company. Key tasks involve ensuring accounting accuracy, documenting financial transactions, analyzing operational data, and preparing variance commentary for management.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting or Finance and demonstrate strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, organization, and communication. The role requires the ability to think strategically in a changing business environment while maintaining high standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Analysis
• Problem-solving
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Prioritization
• Communication
• Relationship building
• Strategic thinking
• Integrity
• Trust
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Administrative

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week