Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a cooperative learning environment. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating environment to make your goals achievable.
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 team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory.
We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.
The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Accountant within our Business Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial integrity within MPR.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Prepare month end journal entries & reconciliations.
- Assist in vendor payment processing and freight invoicing.
- Answer inquiries from head office related to monthly and quarterly reports.
- Complete adhoc analysis and reports based on requests from various stakeholders.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audit requirements.
- Seek continual process improvements.
- Conduct safe work practices and help promote safety in the workplace.
- Additional duties, as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must hold a University Degree in a relevant field.
- CPA designation or progress will be considered an asset.
- Minimum 2 years of Accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP would be considered an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Robust problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to interact with team members while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Featured Benefits of Working with Us
- We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company-matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, short - and long‐term disability.
- You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.
Application Process: Submit your resume, including copies of your High School diploma and any other educational qualifications, to our HR Dep’t via email:
[email protected] by October 29, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2640.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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