Corporate Accountant - Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP)

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

In September, Sonoco announced it is performing a strategic review of the Thermoforming Flexible Packaging (TFP) business unit. In order to support a newly formed global packaging company with annual revenues exceeding $1 billion, we are seeking a Corporate Accountant to support TFP’s accounting and compliance functions.

The Corporate Accountant will play a key role in financial reporting, consolidation accounting, technical accounting research, and maintaining strong internal controls. This position will act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners, including outsourced tax services, external auditors, and risk management. The role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of GAAP and corporate financial processes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Financial Reporting & Consolidation Accounting

• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the parent corporation.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure consistent accounting policies and reporting.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of white papers and technical accounting memos.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, ensuring timely completion of annual audits.
• Support internal financial controls and implement best practices to enhance financial accuracy.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to strengthen governance and risk management frameworks

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Tax & Risk Management Liaison

• Act as the primary point of contact for outsourced tax service providers, ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate with risk management teams to ensure appropriate financial reporting and disclosures related to insurance, claims, and other risk-related matters.

This position will be located out of our Charlotte, NC or Hartsville, SC office.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a large corporate or public accounting firm (Big 4 experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial consolidations, and technical accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools (including OneStream).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with cross-functional teams.

Compensation: 

• The annual base salary range for this role is from $80,320 to $90,360. 

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement