Title:  Staff Accountant

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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:

To support the Finance Manager and Controller in driving accurate and timely financial reporting, business analytics support, and continuous improvement initiatives for the Paperboard Manufacturing facility in Waco, TX.

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

• Perform various month-end duties, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Responsible for certain inventory controls, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop a working knowledge of the facility’s purchasing and expenditure processes and procedures within SAP to maintain proper controls, manage costs, and support operating departments.
• Support facility requirements for fixed asset accounting, including the physical inventory of fixed assets.
• Act as financial liaison to assigned cost center managers and assist them with their budgets and explanations for monthly variances to budget.
• Perform assigned functions for annual budget and forecasting processes.
• Assist in facility and SOX audits.
• Provide backup support to other team members as required, including some cost accounting activity.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• 3 or more years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• MBA or CPA, preferred.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Dynamic, flexible team player with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
• ERP (preferably SAP), SQL, and Power BI experience preferred.
• Initiative / Self-Motivated.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• Month End schedule requires 8-10+ hours the first 4 workdays of each month.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Physical Inventories occur on operating floors, and exposure to outdoor heat.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Pay Range:   $58,875.00 - $78,500.00

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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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