Accountant; Hybrid - Kaukauna, WI

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care, and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

The Accountant, reporting to the Financial Shared Services (FSC) Manager, North America, is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, assisting in audit processes, and other projects as needed. This individual will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of our financial systems. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and process management skills.

• Follow Ahlstrom's manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures, and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Assist in the month-end close process.
• Provide support for the audit process.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Assist FSC Manager, North America, in adherence to key control measures.
• Record, monitor, and track fixed assets.
• Track leases in Fatman and provide monthly reporting in accordance with IFRS 16.
• Support the team in various projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong GAAP skills required; familiarity with IFRS is a plus.
• 5+ years of business analysis and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Paper industry experience desired.
• Strong analytical, financial systems, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of financial systems: JDE (experience strongly preferred), HFM, Fatman, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in sustainable specialty materials, aiming to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber. Our divisions include Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, addressing global trends with sustainable solutions. In 2024, our net sales were EUR 3.0 billion, with approximately 6,800 employees.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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