Senior Accountant

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team! This role creates value for the organization by providing higher level accounting support for the Building Products segment and mills. Demonstrating excellence in accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, and process improvement; this role is responsible for management reporting, variance analysis, and the monthly close process.

A strong potential candidate for this role will be self-directed in a dynamic environment, able to set priorities and meet deadlines. You enjoy fiduciary accounting, you have a passion for lifelong learning, and you are motivated by the value you can bring. Success in this role also requires a strong inclination towards business collaboration and a mindset geared towards process improvement.

You are seeking to continue to grow with the organization. As an experienced Senior Accountant on the team, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting, who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location: This is an onsite role at our GP HQ in downtown Atlanta, GA. While GP offers some work location flexibility, we have a hybrid approach that includes a weekly in-office presence.

Our Team: The GP Controllers Organization provides support to 125+ manufacturing locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA. We are a diverse group of individuals that have a passion for accounting and analytical excellence. We are a business partner to our operations teams, corporate teams, and leveraged capabilities; with support from our Centers of Excellence.

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Georgia-Pacific LLC is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, building products and related chemicals. You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny paper towels, Vanity Fair napkins, Angel Soft bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware.

• Month-end close process and review for the Building Products segment, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment
• Monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Provide ad hoc information support and analysis to other departments (Operating Management, Tax, Audit, Corporate, etc.)
• Own processes and 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 tools
• Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework
• Advance the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Values

• Experience in an Accounting or Finance focused role(s) that requires a working knowledge of financial accounting principles, the general ledger, month end close, account reconciliation and analysis, and the purpose/application of internal financial controls
• Confident Communicator:
  You have strong interpersonal skills and engage with others effectively via telephone, email, chat, and video calls - you are comfortable being seen and heard
• Collaboration/Contribution mindset:
  You seek to build working relationships and partner with others to bridge gaps and solve problems
• Process and Transformation focused:
  You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes
• Systems and Tools savvy:
  You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Co-Pilot) and a desire to learn new accounting systems and tools

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Several years of large company career experience in an Accounting or Analysis role (working in the General Ledger, Intercompany Transactions, Accruals, Account Reconciliations, Variance Analysis, creating Journal Entries and supporting Month-End close)
• Proficiency with…