Staff Accountant

Epes, AL

The Enviva team is driven by our shared vision for a renewable energy future. We are a fast-growing, purpose-driven, global energy company specializing in delivering sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. We are the worlds largest producer of sustainable wood pellets, which provide a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Plant Controller, this position is responsible for supporting monthly accounting and finance activities to drive operational improvement and process efficiency. The staff accountant ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded and ensures the accuracy of entries while gaining exposure to complex tasks associated with the plant operations.

Responsibilities

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	Month-end close and Financial Analysis
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation during the
corporate monthly financial close.

Assist the Plant Controller with performing balance sheet
reconciliations during the corporate monthly financial close.

Assist the Plant Controller with completing forecasts and the annual
budget.

Support analyses to improve forecast accuracy and operational
decision making.

Accounts Payable and Purchase Orders

Receive and reconcile invoices to purchase orders, purchase
requisitions, and receiving reports for goods and services (three-way
matching)

Obtain appropriate approval for payment of invoices received that do
not have a purchase requisition or purchase order number.

Ensure that appropriate sales tax is either included on the vendor
invoice or tracked on a daily log to assist Plant Controller with the
monthly accrual and payment.

Ensure transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.

Responsible for the accurate coding and timely processing of
invoices. Investigate and resolve all discrepancies associated with
the processing of invoices.

Ensure all documentation supporting invoices are combined and filed
and maintain a monthly recurring payment log and ensure all vendors
are paid within terms.

Ensure all vendor invoices are scanned and saved with appropriate
naming convention for posting by the Regional AP Team Lead.

Review the coding of purchase orders and confirm the appropriate
accounting treatment of invoices including prepaid expenses and fixed
assets.

Inventory

Take weekly and monthly inventories, including raw material, spare
parts, and consumable inventories.

Ensure the accurate accounting of finished goods inventory shipped
from the operating plant location to the port location.

Monitor the plants load out function to ensure that all loads leaving
are recorded in the software system daily.

Effective communication with the ports Office Manager to ensure that
all loads leaving the plant were subsequently received by the port.

Timely resolution of any daily reconciling items or potential
inventory discrepancies.

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Required Qualifications

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+	At least 2-4 years relevant accounting experience
Bachelors Degree in accounting, Finance, or related quantitative
field

Experience processing a high volume of invoices and/or purchase
orders

Attention to detail and high level of accuracy; Ability to follow up
on pending issues and meet tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work activities, manage
time efficiently and follow policies and procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software (i.e.
Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar ERP system).

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial data.

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff

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Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set Them Apart

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