Senior Accountant

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our GP Recycling team in Dothan, AL.

Role: As a Senior Accountant, you will create value for the organization as you provide month end close support, as well as accounting reconciliation and analysis for the GP Recycling business. You will also ensure that business reporting is accurate and timely, and you will partner with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and transformation. You will report directly to the Controller, who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey. As a Senior Accountant with GP, you will gain knowledge and experience for advancement to positions of greater responsibility and technical ability throughout the company.

Location: Our office is in Dothan, AL. We have a hybrid schedule of 2-3 weekly in office days and the opportunity to work from home part time. If you are a candidate from the larger regional area and our hybrid model aligns with your career expectations and capability to commute/travel - we want to hear from you!

Candidates: Do you enjoy the journey through debits/credits and month end close, do you seek insights from account analysis and know the value in sharing knowledge and transforming processes, are you self-directed and contribution motivated… We want to hear from you!

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. By focusing on close relationships with suppliers and customers rather than solely on market timing, we have built a collaborative network of trading partners around the world. Our Finance and Accounting team members are a vital part of our business!

What You Will Do

• Perform month-end closing activities in a timely and accurate manner, including but not limited to journal entries, accruals and business reports as well as ensure compliance with company policies and meet closing deadlines

• Develop relationships with internal/external customers and provide timely communication of information to stakeholders to ensure compliance and further enable sound decision making

• Review large volume of data and find discrepancies using multiple systems, follow up until resolution is in place

• Work with and support the larger GP Controllers organization, and Centers Of Excellence for Inventory, Internal Financial Controls, and Capital (review current processes, identify gaps/improvement areas, share knowledge)

• Provide ad hoc information support and analysis to other departments (Operations, Tax, Audit, Corporate, etc.)

• Work with external auditors and support the annual audit process

• Advance the Principle Based Management culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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

• 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

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field

• Accounting or Analysis experience in the manufacturing sector

• INFOR M3, Infinium and/or Blackline experience

• Experience with developing solid process documentation

• Experience in transformation and process improvements

• Experience with system implementations, system upgrade, testing and/or reconciling transactions between multiple systems

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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