Manager of Accounting

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our GP Recycling Team in Dothan, AL. We are seeking candidates with the ability to develop partnerships and drive results. The Accounting Manager will also manage a team of engaged and productive individuals; previous leadership and talent development experience will put you ahead. This role will also partner with business and capability leaders to support accounting excellence through current processes and drive process improvements.

A successful candidate must be self-directed and able to manage multiple projects. You must also possess knowledge of accounting and financial principles, strong internal financial control values, a keen attention to detail, and be an active learner. If you have a strong aptitude and desire for problem solving, adopting and promoting the use of new technologies, learning new systems, and improving processes through automation - we want to hear from you!

Location:

Hybrid schedule of in office and remote workdays. We are seeking local applicants from a commutable distance to our office in Dothan, or candidates that are willing to relocate to the area.

Our Team:
The Accounting Manager reports to the GP Recycling Controller. The GP Recycling team is currently comprised of ~30 individuals (including 4 supervisors). Everyone is expected to be an owner and entrepreneur of the locations and businesses they support. Our team members are a vital part of our business! We offer a competitive salary and benefits.

For more than 40 years, GP Recycling has been at the forefront of the recycling industry, significantly reducing the amount of materials sent to landfills so they can become new products that we use every day. GP Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading in excess of 100,000 tons per week.

What You Will Do In Your Role

In this Key role for the Organization, overall responsibilities will include:

* Build strong personal and team relationships through managing a team of 5-7 employees

* Partner with employees, peers and business to review current processes for improvement/efficiencies and new business for system fit and best process; would involve leading projects and being involved in projects led by others

* Support business and financial planning and analysis team through transactional excellence and decision-making processes by building strong relationships to better understand and anticipate business needs

* Support internal financial control environment (review current processes, identify gaps/improvement areas, develop plans as needed)

* Provide accounting and financial reporting oversight and supervision to team members

* Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations ensuring account balances are correct and adequately supported

* Advance the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* Career

Experience:

In an Accounting or Finance focused role(s) that demonstrates a working knowledge of financial accounting principles, the general ledger, intercompany entries, month end close, account reconciliation and analysis, and internal financial controls

* Leadership:
Experience leading a team or developing capability in others; you connect people to a larger vision and strategy and keep them motivated and engaged

* Collaboration/Contribution mindset:
You seek to build working relationships and partner with others to bridge gaps and solve problems

* Transformation focused:
You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes

* Confident Communicator:
You can engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders 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

What Will Put You Ahead

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business

* Experience with integrated financial systems…