Title:  Senior Accounting 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The main function is to provide oversight, analytical support and tracking of Graphic Packaging’s Leased Machines for internally produced machinery for the Corporate Accounting team. This includes both activity-based tracking (goods receipts, accruals) and actual cash outlay (invoice payment timing). Monthly processes include analyzing and maintaining communication on new machines that shipped, transferred or disposed. This role will report directly to the Director of Corporate Accounting and work closely with our Packaging Machinery Division and International business units as well as Corporate FP&A and Corporate Financial Reporting. This role will also ensure compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.). Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.) and assist with cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Package Machinery Divisional and International sites on leased machine shipment tracking, transfers and disposals
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly invoicing and revenue for leased machines
• Collaborate with Tax and International sites monthly, quarterly and annually on VAT reconciliations and filings
• 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
• Managing the setup and maintenance of new contracts in the SAP system, in adherence to GPI policies and procedures
• Support the development and analysis of annual operating plan.
• 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.
• Support Business Units as needed on special projects
• Support Corporate Level analysis for key items
• Assist with both internal and external audit requests to ensure quarterly and annual compliance of key processes and controls

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• BS with major in Finance, Accounting or similar degree required, MBA with concentration in Finance or Masters in Accounting or currently enrolled in a program preferred
• 3-5 years of Corporate Finance, Accounting, or M&A Transactional Services experience
• Strong financial modeling skills
• Lessor accounting experience (preferred)
• The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Designing & Managing Work:  Manufacturing Focus, Managing & Measuring, Organizing, Planning, Priority Setting, Process Management, Functional/Technical Skills.
• Making Things Happen Through Teams:  Action Orientation, Conflict Management, Delegation, Directing Others, Listening, Motivating Others, Drive for Results, Sizing Up People, Building Effective Teams.
• Being A Strong Role Model & Leader:  Integrity, Ethics & Values, Action Oriented, Timely Decision Making, Decision Quality, Problem Solving, Standing Alone

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Pay Range:   $71,625.00 - $105,000.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

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