Accounting Specialist II

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Position Title: 

Accounting Specialist II

 

Pay Rate:

$44,700 - $59,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

1714 Cebrian St.

West Sacramento, CA 95691

 

The Job You Will Perform:

• Perform month-end analytics and close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, P/L data refreshes and variance explanations, and associated data entry
• Enforce accountability as an onsite resource to ensure internal controls are in place for compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Accountable for recognizing and closing the gap on Internal Control opportunities and plays a lead role in the plant’s policy & controls compliance adherence
• Lead annual fixed asset inventory
• Act as key representative for formal audits and serves as a review team member in peer reviews/self-audits.
• Participates in Balance Sheet Analysis for Quarterly Reviews and Annual Formal Review
• Oversee ERP Transactions to SAP; Collaborate with a shipping & receiving coordinator to ensure timely and accurate data entry
• Enter and process hourly payroll in SAP weekly
• Analyze and answer inquiries related to sales, purchasing, and margin variances
• Manage financial transactions for the plant: Vendor Payments, Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Creation, and other A/P and A/R related functions and answer related questions
• Serves as first line of plant finance and payroll support for plant questions
• Track expenses and provide historical data upon request
• Facilitate the annual records management process for the plant and ensure compliance with policies
• Perform ad-hoc analysis in support of Region Generalists as needed
• Participate in other projects/initiatives as required, including plant management, safety meetings, and team calls
• Back up office operational tasks as needed

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

Functional/Technical Skills

• Computer software proficiency in: Excel, Word, Financial Systems
• Accounting system input experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Detail oriented and process centric
• Able to produce accurate and timely work
• Able to handle multiple tasks and interruptions 
• Comfortable working both independently and collaborating with teams

 

Education/Experience we will consider:

• Currently attending a 4-year university/college or recent graduate who’s completed a minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree with a concentration in Accounting with 18 semester hours of core accounting courses with no related work experience
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years related work experience in Accounting or Finance
• Knowledge of accounting functions such as invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other general office duties preferred
• Accounting experience or related functional experience using computerized accounting systems
• Preferred experience with SAP financial application and willingness to learn new systems, concepts and broaden industry knowledge

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

 

The Career You Will Build:

Promotional opportunities within a global company

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

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