Financial Accountant

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all of your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale.

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America's leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects – from start to finish.

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team. The Financial Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the company's financial operations through accurate reporting, budgeting, and analysis, while ensuring compliance with GAAP and driving process improvements.

The successful candidate will have duties such as but not limited to:

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Completing the monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses for multiple companies
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules.
• Posting journal entries (with the approval of the Controller or Director of Finance)
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets
• Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and issues of non-compliance
• Creating a Standard Operating Procedure Manual for accounting policies, regulations, and reconciliation procedures
• Creating and analyzing liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
• Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to senior management to drive business performance.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of accounting experience supporting multiple departments.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (preferably in construction or manufacturing).
• Working knowledge of: GAAP, Tax laws, Budgetary processes, ERP implementation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of BisTrack (ERP) and Great Plains (GP) systems (strong asset).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and present findings to senior management.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy, supported by high-level critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning.
• Ability to work independently, with a proactive mindset for process improvement and business growth.
• Ability to provide excellent internal customer service and follow up on requests.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits and other Company perks including an education support program

Matix Lumber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Matix Lumber provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual's protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to: race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.