Accountant

Green Bay Packaging; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Pension program

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our manufacturing accounting team in New Berlin, WI. The role focuses on accounts payable, inventory management, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting, with opportunities to improve processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information in a collaborative, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance.
• Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidentiality.
• Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently.
• Technical proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• At least 1 year of professional accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.) a plus.
• Desire to continue to grow through continuing training.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll and accounts receivable duties, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel.
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts.
• Calculate and record job costs with accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform backup duties as needed, along with various other accounting related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Baird Display Division
New Berlin, WI 53151, USA

• On-site
• Accounting/Finance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ACCOU003295

Description

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our collaborative and family-oriented Accounting team. This role focuses on accounts payable, inventory management, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform payroll and accounts receivable duties, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel
• Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts
• Calculate and record job costs with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform backup duties as needed, along with various other accounting related duties

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
• Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidentiality
• Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently
• Technical proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Professional accounting experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.) a plus
• Desire to continue to grow through continuing training

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933,Green Bay Packaging Inc.is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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