Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Position: Accountant - United States
Location(s):
Atlanta, Georgia Company:
Georgia-Pacific Career Field:
Accounting & Finance Job Number: 195376

Apply:  is currently seeking an Accountant to join our team! This role creates value for the organization by providing accounting support for the Consumer Products segment and mills. We are seeking candidates who truly enjoy fiduciary accounting, process improvement and business partnering. You are seeking a place to contribute and create value as you continue to grow with the organization. In this role, you will report directly to the Regional Controller who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location:

Our corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta based candidates will work from the office ~3 days a week.

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. Collectively we serve as a business partner to our operations teams and leveraged capabilities, with support from Centers of Excellence in Manufacturing Cost & Analysis, Internal Financial Controls, and Capital Accounting.

What You Will Do Assist with the month-end close process for the segment, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment

Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions

Provide ad hoc information support and analysis to other departments (Operating Management, Tax, Audit, Corporate, etc.)Advance our Principle-Based Management culture by applying and reinforcing the company’s Core Values and Principles Ability to travel when needed (will vary depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mill and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Education or 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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders

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, Copilot) and a desire to learn multiple accounting systems and tools and AI-enhanced processes

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 (working in the General Ledger, Cash Management, Intercompany Transactions, Accruals, Account Reconciliations, Variance Analysis and supporting Month-End close)
Experience driving process improvement or transformation, especially with AI tools

Proficiency with extract-transform-load (ETL) tools such as Alteryx to transform/automate processes SAP and/or SAP S4

Hana experience

Manufacturing industry experience is a plus(This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship)
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