Accountant

About the role

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, with a focus on safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and a network of facilities across Canada and the United States. The Plymouth, North Carolina location is seeking a full‑time permanent Accountant to join its team of 14,000 employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process intercompany invoices and other non-pulp sales accounts receivable invoices.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of intercompany receivables and payables accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of all fibre (wood chips, logs, hog fuel, biomass) deliveries and inventories.
• Generate supplier invoices against delivery tickets, contracts, and scale house records.
• Process and verify fibre payments, working closely with vendors, procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Work closely with the Fibre Procurement Manager to support the preparation of the annual fibre procurement budget.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of fibre-related general ledger accounts, including fibre accruals and fibre inventory.
• Collaborate with scale house operators, procurement manager, delivery teams, and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and improve fibre accounting processes and systems for efficiency and accuracy.
• Reconcile all banking transactions to ensure accurate and timely recording.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and financial reporting deadlines.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, providing requested documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned to support finance and business operations.
• Annual budget coordination
• Weekly maintenance projection reporting
• Perform month end journal entries
• Perform monthly account reconciliations

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience; previous experience in forestry, pulp & paper, or manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles and cost tracking.
• Proficient in ERP systems (such as SAP, JD Edwards, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic analytics).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for working with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fibre procurement processes, scaling operations, or logistics is an asset.