Operations Fin Specialist

About the role

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a major supplier of panel products worldwide. The company serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary: The Operations Finance Specialist supports site operations through production reporting, lumber inventory support, operational data entry, basic financial recordkeeping, and administrative tasks. The role works closely with the Operations Finance Supervisor, site leadership, production teams, accounting, and finance partners to ensure accurate production, inventory, and operational information. This entry‑level position is ideal for a motivated, detail‑oriented individual interested in building a career in operations finance, manufacturing accounting, inventory control, and business administration.

Responsibilities

• Production Reporting & Operational Support: Provide general administrative support for site operations and finance activities; enter, review, and verify production information; maintain accurate records of lumber production, inventory movement, and site activity; review data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies; assist with daily, weekly, and month‑end production reporting; support communication of operational information to leadership; develop understanding of production flow and cost drivers; provide limited backup for payroll, HR administration, and log accounting as trained.
• Lumber Inventory & Reconciliation Support: Track, report, and reconcile lumber inventory; enter and verify inventory transactions, adjustments, and transfers; assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes; research inventory discrepancies; maintain supporting documentation; support month‑end inventory reporting and reconciliation; help improve inventory accuracy and reporting consistency.
• Financial & Accounting Support: Perform basic bookkeeping and financial recordkeeping; enter, verify, and reconcile financial and operational information; support reporting related to production, inventory, costs, and site activity; assist with month‑end close by providing accurate records and documentation; answer basic questions about financial or operational transactions; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Use Microsoft Excel, Office, Great Plains, LIMS, inventory and production reporting systems; learn production reporting, lumber inventory, bookkeeping, and operational finance processes; follow established procedures and seek clarification when needed; identify opportunities to improve accuracy, organization, reporting, and efficiency; participate in process improvement and documentation efforts.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience or training in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, business administration, inventory, production reporting, or related administrative work.
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping principles, inventory concepts, or financial recordkeeping.
• Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Intermediate math skills and ability to perform accurate calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, reconciliation, and recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work on‑site in a manufacturing environment and collaborate with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of relevant bookkeeping, accounting, finance, inventory, administrative, or business operations experience.
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience with Excel pivot tables or similar reporting tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, LIMS, inventory systems, production reporting systems, or similar software.
• Background in lumber inventory, production reporting, manufacturing, wood products, or industrial business operations.
• Understanding of sawmill, lumber processing, inventory flow, or manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to log accounting or log inventory processes (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated interest in career growth within operations finance, inventory control, production support, or accounting.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision health care coverage.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement plan.

Schedule

Full‑time