Operations Finance Specialist

NWH Overview:
NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14 hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 30 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Operations Finance Specialist (“OFS”).  In this role, you will be responsible for providing support in various aspects of site operations, including bookkeeping, payroll, and purchasing.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in the field of finance and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.  

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The position responsibilities will vary depending on if the position is focused on manufacturing support or log procurement. 

• General Accounting and Daily Reporting Support
• Data entry into lumber production database; data & costing verification
• Some manual production tracking & reconciliation in Excel for all lumber processing/movement
• Accounts Payable preparation, capital project cost/PO tracking
• Payroll Administration:  Payroll verification, onboarding, offboarding, making changes as needed, and filing and maintaining personnel records.
• Purchasing Assistance: Vendor maintenance, some PO entry, order tracking/follow-up/receiving, submitting invoices. 
• Financial Analysis: Answering basic questions related to current and historical financial transactions.
• Administrative Support: Working closely with Site Manager, Admin & Finance team to ensure site needs are being met.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience and/or training in bookkeeping.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial concepts
• Intermediate math skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial calculations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information
• Able to work on-site five days a week
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting/Business
• Excel pivot table experience a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains or similar software will be a plus
• Proactive in identifying issues, opportunities and needs 

Competencies:

• You are willing to follow all established safety policies
• You are adaptable with a positive, can-do attitude
• You are flexible for rare occasions where overtime may be required
• You are capable of completing required documentation
• You can work as a team, get along with team members, and open to advice and coaching from other team members
• You can follow guidance on continuous improvement processes and find creative resolutions by identifying opportunities and boldly offering solutions
• You have a strong desire, dedication, and determination to succeed, by continually improving skills through on-the-job training and various offered educational opportunities 

Note:  This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the role.  The company reserves the right to modify or amend job duties and responsibilities as required based on changing business needs. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities 

Additional Information:
NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.