Accountant Lead

Job Title: Accounting Lead

Reports to: Director Of finance

The Position

The Accounting Lead provides technical and operational leadership for Port Townsend Paper Company’s mill accounting function, with primary responsibility for the financial close, general ledger integrity, chart of accounts, and balance sheet accuracy. The position serves as a key technical resource and coordinates the accounting team’s daily activities, providing guidance, work review, training, and support.

The successful candidate combines strong accounting judgment with initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement. They independently identify priorities, resolve issues, constructively evaluate established practices, and use technology - including automation and approved AI-enabled tools - to improve efficiency, accuracy, and financial reporting while maintaining effective controls.

The role may assume additional responsibility for team administration and coordination as business needs evolve, with the scope of authority established by the Director of Finance. Based in Port Townsend, this position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career and contribute to the mill’s continued success.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.