Cost Accountant at Resolute FP Canada Inc. in Calhoun, Tennessee

Job Description:

Focused on both environmental stewardship and financial success, Resolute Forest Products offers promising and fulfilling job opportunities, where motivated individuals have every chance to accelerate their careers. If you are passionate and ready to make a difference, Resolute is the company that will assure you of success.

Our Calhoun location in Tennessee, United States is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Cost Accountant. This job is permanent, full-time.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides input and analysis of data used for budgeting and forecasting


• Assists Cost Accounting Manager and Controller with ad hoc analysis


• Assists in monthly closings, including gathering and analyzing cost inputs and completing account reconciliations


• Analyzes inventories of raw material


• Participates in reviews of purchase requisitions


• Works with operations personnel to analyze data and process modifications and to interpret financial reporting


• Assist with other Accounting Department responsibilities as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Accounting degree from an accredited college or university


• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.    


• Experience with manufacturing ERP financial system – preferably SAP.


• Ability to work with others and achieve results working as part of a team


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   Able to meet time commitments and perform work safely.

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality.


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.


• Demonstrated ability to balance priorities that meet short and long-term objectives; uses organized and efficient work methods.

Resolute Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.

We are all in this together. We are one community. We are #RESOLUTEPROUD

Jobs where you grow

We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering a dynamic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills.

With a diverse range of pulp, paper, tissue and wood products sold in over 70 countries, Resolute owns or operates some 40 facilities, as well as power generation assets, in the United States and Canada.

We’re a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure long-term profitability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. In order to remain a leader in our field, we are looking for individuals who are driven and eager to learn. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!

How are we building the Resolute of the future?

Find out in our Annual Report, available at resolutefp.com/publications.

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