Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist Columbus, MSPay Rate:

$58,000 - $64,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Salaried Full-Time

As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers.

This position reports to the Mill Controller and is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the accounting department and other managers within the Mill. The incumbent will perform a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures

• Process/Backup Payroll and Answer Payroll Related Questions
• Receive Raw Materials and Communicate with Raw Material Suppliers as Needed
• Maintain Miscellaneous Inventories
• Perform Month-End Closing Duties, including posting Journal Vouchers
• Complete Miscellaneous Finance Reports
• Support Accounting Personnel, including Capgemini
• Provide Miscellaneous Administrative duties
• Process Miscellaneous Bills for Payment
• Participate in Special Projects as they arise
• Assist with Mill-Owned Freight Invoice Review & Processing
• Assist with Accounts Payable Problem Resolution

• Strong Organizational skills
• High Attention to Detail
• Good Customer Service Skills
• Ability to Resolve Problems
• Experience and Working Knowledge of Various PC Applications such as Microsoft Excel
• Preferred candidate will possess an Accounting/Finance Degree
• Preferred candidate will possess Accounting & Payroll Experience
• Preferred candidate will possess proficiency in SAP A/P and General Ledger

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more.

GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-term and Long-term Disability

• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions

• Paid Time Off

Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

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