Accounting Sr Analyst

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

 

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Under general guidance of the Plant Controller, the Accounting Analyst is responsible for assisting with management of key accounting processes, ensuring conformity with regulatory and company policies and procedures, and providing financial analysis to assist with performance reporting and business decisions.

 JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Complete monthly close process for assigned activities, includes calculation and posting of entries, P&L and Balance Sheet account reviews, Account Reconciliations, and internal control reports.
• Work closely with Plant Controller to develop, improve, and publish recurring reports, graphs, and key performance indicators, including presentation of results in business review meetings.
• Establish and maintain cost control policies and procedures, along with routine and ad hoc reporting, to provide accurate, timely information to support operational decision-making.
• Ensure application and compliance of established financial controls; review and update local policies, procedures, and instructions as needed. 
• Oversee local workflow of Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, providing support and backup as needed.
• Managing the setup and maintenance of new vendors/customers in the local system, in adherence to GPI policies and procedures.
• Oversee local workflow of Accounts Receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of customer invoices, providing support and backup as needed.
• Assist with cost and profitability analysis, and provide additional financial analysis as needed.
• Fixed Asset management of facility ensuring workflow completion of new assets, depreciation, disposals or retirements; oversee on-going facility asset audits, including rolling stock, and useful life reviews.
• Assist in preparation and/or review of financial analyses of proposed capital projects and evaluate the results of completed appropriations.
• Provide support, analysis, and participate in Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Management of local records retention process in accordance with Company’s Record Retention Policy.
• Proactively assist internal and external auditors, as needed, to ensure an efficient and effective audit process.
• Participate in internal balance sheet reviews, self-audits, and peer reviews.
• Provide training to local team, as needed, to ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting accuracy.
• Recommend improvements or streamlining of accounting processes while maintaining accuracy and integrity and satisfying financial controls.
• Backup for Plant Controller.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience with exposure to manufacturing operations and business analysis, along with demonstrated strengths in analysis, planning and forecasting, and interpersonal skills.

SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Demonstrated organizational skills (time management, prioritization, multi-tasking) to coordinate varied activities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP environments, SAP and Radius preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking and organizational skills