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West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers.  Grande Prairie OSB is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable / Administrative Assistant position.

Reporting to Human Resources, the Accounts Payable / Administrative Assistant is vital member of the Finance Team and provides support to HR / Payroll / Benefits and other administrative functions.

You'll Do:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner for goods, services, and utilities, ensuring invoice validity, three-way matching, and optimization of available purchase discounts.
• Ensure all accounts payable activities are completed in compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate & monitor invoice approvals through established workflow processes.
• Reconcile vendor statements & investigate discrepancies to ensure accurate account balances.
• Maintain positive & professional relationships with vendors & external stakeholders.
• Respond to & resolve vendor inquiries in a timely and customer-focused manner.
• Code accounts payable invoices and enter transactions into the purchasing and accounting software systems.
• Establish & maintain vendor records for GP OSB Mill & AB Woodlands.
• Prepare account analyses, reports, and supporting documentation as required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts payable processes and reporting requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of accounts payable processes.
• Administrative Assistant functions are quite varied supporting mill-wide needs
• Tasks include, but not limited to, providing backup to payroll processing and benefit administration, maintaining office supplies, facilitating document management and being site contact to support Team Members finding solutions.

You have:

• Ideal candidate will have minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an Accounts Payable position with post-secondary education in accounting or administration
• Enhanced computer skills & solid experience with MS Office Suite, especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Engaging communication / interpersonal skills with high energy & positive outlook
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities with unwavering degree of integrity
• Self-starter approach with the initiative to learn and take ownership of various projects / initiatives

Compensation Package:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability & accident insurance, EFAP, paid vacation and holidays

Your Workplace Location:

West Fraser Grande Prairie OSB is located about 10 minutes south of the city.

Although our facility operates 24 / 7 / 365, this position has a schedule that is primarily Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly working in an office environment.

Grande Prairie, Alberta has a growing population of over 70 000 and is less than 5 hours northwest of Edmonton in the “Peace Country Region”. Grande Prairie is the ‘hub’ for northern Alberta, northern BC and the NWT; with infrastructure to support an additional 300 000 visitors. For more information visit Welcome to Grande Prairie

About Us:

West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe. 

From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally recognized forest certifications. 

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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