Job Description
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We are seeking an Accountant/Analyst to join our Accounting Services team at our Corporate HQ in beautiful downtown Atlanta, GA.
This role will drive value for Georgia-Pacific by providing accounting, reporting, internal financial controls implementation, monitoring, and financial analysis for certain Building Products domestic and international locations (primarily GP Building Products distribution business). The successful candidate will initially work on special projects related to entity restructuring and LIFO. Additionally, this role will assist with some divisional and corporate reporting. Ultimately, this role will help manage process improvements and bridge gaps regarding offsite inventory Forecasting and Variance Analysis.
Georgia-Pacific’s building products business is North America's No. 1 producer of wood panels – namely plywood and oriented strand board – and is a leading producer of gypsum products and lumber. Georgia-Pacific is also a major supplier to large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers.
The ideal candidate will have the following demonstrated skills: an understanding of economic-thinking principles, internal financial controls, financial and cost accounting, ability to interact with all levels of management, solid team-player, ability to use finance tools such as Excel and Access and have proactive/self-driven work habits in prior roles.
Experience within the manufacturing sector and solid understanding of inventory management is preferred. Key qualities for success will include an inherent high level of integrity, and the effectiveness to communicate to internal customers within the framework of our operating culture.
A Day In The Life Typically Includes:
Fiduciary Duties:
• Foreign and domestic divisional accounting activities, including but not limited to: reload warehouses, consignment locations, corporate level accounts, intercompany and foreign currency
• Help prepare monthly forecast and lead review discussion with operations leaders to facilitate synergy between the two disciplines
• Work on Ad-hoc projects and assist in sales system changes/updates
• Create and maintain robust reporting and trend dashboards to assist with decision-making process
• Internal financial control environment oversight
• Balance sheet and income statement review and ownership
• Understanding of month-end close process
• Create value through process improvements
Analytic Duties:
• Ad hoc analysis
• Business Support & Analysis
• Economic decision-making
• Reporting and variance analysis
The position will be in Atlanta with typical travel of 10-20%
What You Will Need:
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business
Basic Requirements:
At least ONE year of Analytical or Accounting experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Excel (i.e. - spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis and formulas creation etc.), Microsoft Access database structure, and MS Word (document creation, formatting and editing etc.)
Able to meet the overnight travel requirements of the role (10-20%)
What Will Put You Ahead?
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP
Experience with integrated financial systems, accounting systems and large database structures
Experience learning new concepts and improving processes through innovation
Accounting and/or Inventory Management experience in a Large Corporate Accounting, Manufacturing, or Public Accounting environment
Audit experience
A valid US passport
Knowledge & Competencies:
Proven capabilities of strong economic thinking, problem solving, accounting and analysis
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong planning and organizational skills
Business partnership skills and/or experience
Highly motivated, willingness to engage and share knowledge
Willing to lead change, improve processes and solve problems
Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
Flexible and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong work ethic, sense of accountability, curiosity, and responsibility
Basic self-awareness and an understanding of how personal behavior impacts others
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Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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