Location Controller

About the role

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for location accounting and control functions including coordination of associates for month-end closings, order entry, receivables, payables, and inventory/payables reconciliation.
• General Accounting: Manages the general accounting cycles related to distribution, information services and payroll functions for a location.
• Supervises all accounting activities associated with the general ledger, receiving, invoicing, inventory control, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Interact and problem solve daily activities between sales, operations and accounting.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and processes are followed.
• Information Services: Manages the information systems for the operation (hardware and software), trains users, and troubleshoots hardware issues.
• Interact with division and corporate information services, as necessary.
• Functions as the branch Agility expert; assisting admin personnel in problem solving for Agility entries.
• Administrative Functions: Manages all administrative functions for a location.
• Negotiates procurement contracts for equipment and supplies not handled by division or corporate departments.
• Coordinates with staff to ensure employee relations administration, including the recruiting process, benefit questions, new-employee orientations, and new-hire and termination documentation and other HR tasks including payroll, benefits, workers' compensation, FMLA, EEO and AAP are completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Supervises location and accounting staff members.
• Responsible for payroll administration (record keeping) at the location.
• In conjunction with the product managers, manages periodic inventories of all products physically located on site.
• Special Projects: Handles special projects as assigned, such as: Coordinates sales and marketing promotional programs (catalog development by providing administrative and technical support), sales promotions or location "open house," etc.
• Responsible for demonstrating a commitment to the process of continuous improvement, identifying and responding actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers and be open and responsive to change.

Qualifications

• College degree in business or accounting and minimum five (5) years accounting/financial background for Level II; seven (7) years for Level III.
• Requires supervisory experience, excellent communication skills and demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in accounts receivable management and financial analysis, including ratio analysis, sources and uses of funds, and knowledge of legal remedies and limitations.
• Incumbent must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to interface well with customers and all levels of company personnel.
• Basic knowledge of the building materials industry preferred.
• Proficient in utilizing PC software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance

Pay

$70,000-$90,000/yr