Accountant
 Georgia Pacific | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Arkansas, Gurdon | |
 Dec 19, 2024 | |
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[1] Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Accountant to lead the fiduciary support for multiple manufacturing locations in the US that are within our [2] Building Products' Wood Products business. A strong potential candidate for this role will be self-directed in a dynamic environment - able to set priorities and meet deadlines - you will enjoy fiduciary accounting, business partnering, and have the ability to influence and create value and are seeking to continue to grow with the organization. Recent graduates and early career candidates - we want to hear from you!
Location: This role may be performed remotely for some of the facilities supported; however, candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role, described below. Our corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA. Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include [3] Quilted Northern, [4] Angel Soft, [5] Brawny, [6] Dixie, [7] enMotion, [8] Sparkle and [9] Vanity Fair. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of [10] building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its [11] Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world's largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly. What You Will Do In Your Role * Fiduciary oversight of multiple manufacturing locations - ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment, performed by shared services and third-party partners * Management of month-end closing process and review * Balance sheet analysis and income statement oversight * Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework; work to educate the sites on IFC expectations and help drive any corrective actions * Audit support and relationship contact with external auditors * Partner with other Centers of Excellence (COE) & finance teams, including the Analysis COE, BP Shared Services, Capital COE, and the Koch Global Services Accounting Organization * Promote innovative ideas for accounting workflows to create efficiency and reduce waste * Drive transformation by respectfully challenging historical practices and leveraging technology enablers and automation * Understand the division and overall corporate vision and partner with location leadership and others to ensure alignment * Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions * Advance the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Values * Ability to travel when needed (will range from 25% to 50% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mill and timing of need; may include overnight stays) Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Academic or career understanding of fiduciary accounting concepts including GAAP, the general ledger, the period close process, and financial statements * Experience learning new systems and improving processes; you will be an early adapter and advocate of transformation * Collaboration/Contribution mindset; youseekto build working relationships and partner with others to bridge gaps and solve problems * Confident Communicator; You engage with others effectively via telephone, email, chat, and video calls - you are comfortable being seen and heard * Systems and Tools savvy: You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and a desire to learn multiple accounting systems and tools * Ability to travel when needed (will range from 25% to 50% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mill and timing of need; may include overnight stays) What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business * One or more years of career experience in an Accounting or Analysis role * Strong understanding of key costing concepts, operations, financial economics, and manufacturing * Ability to maneuver through non-integrated financial systems and BI reporting platforms * Manufacturing industry experience is a plus At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [12] here. Who We Are Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [13] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. 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