Accountant

Georgia Pacific; West Wheatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Pacific is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee fiduciary accounting for multiple manufacturing sites. You will manage the general ledger, close processes, and balance sheet oversight while driving internal controls and process improvements.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional partners and travel 10–20% to supported mills, with onsite expectations at the Sweetwater, TX and Cumberland, TN locations and nearby facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiduciary accounting concepts including GAAP, general ledger, period close, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ability to build relationships and partner with stakeholders to solve problems.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to improve processes in a dynamic environment.
• Clear communication of financial concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Fiduciary oversight of 1–3 manufacturing locations in the Building Products segment, ensuring accurate general ledger treatment.
• Manage month-end closing process and review.
• Oversee balance sheet and income statement for site manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to internal controls framework and IFC compliance.
• Provide ad hoc information and analysis to Operating Management, Tax, Audit, and others.
• Drive process improvements and automation within accounting workflows.
• Collaborate with location leadership to align with corporate vision.
• Travel as needed, 10%–20% depending on geography and timing.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Month-end close

Account reconciliation

Financial statements

Communication

Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

SAP S4Hana

Blackline

OneStream

Job description

Location

This is an onsite role that will be located at our plant in Sweetwater, TX or Cumberland, TN or Wheatfield IN. You will be expected in the office on a weekly basis, a minimum of three days a week. We are seeking candidates that are local to either location.

Our Team

The GP Controllers Organization provides support to 125+ manufacturing locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA. We are a diverse group of individuals that have a passion for accounting and analytical excellence. Collectively we serve as the fiduciary and analytical business partner to our operations teams and leveraged capabilities, with support from our Centers of Excellence.

What You Will Do

• Fiduciary oversight of one to three manufacturing locations in our Building Products segment - ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment
• Management of month end closing process and review
• Balance sheet analysis and income statement oversight for the site manufacturing operations
• Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework
• Provide ad hoc information support and analysis to other departments (Operating Management, Centers of Excellence, Tax, Audit, Corporate, etc.)
• Promote innovative ideas for accounting workflows to create efficiency and reduce waste
• Drive transformation by respectfully challenging historical practices and leveraging technology enablers and automation
• Understand the division and overall corporate vision and partner with location leadership and others to ensure alignment
• Advance the Principle-Based Management (PBM) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Values
• Travel when needed (will range from 10% to 20% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mills supported and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Previous experience in a role that required a well-developed understanding of fiduciary accounting concepts including GAAP, the general ledger, the period close process, account reconciliation and analysis, and financial statements
• Collaboration/Contribution mindset: You seek to build working relationships and partner with others to bridge gaps and solve problems
• Process and Transformation focused: You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes
• Confident Communicator: You are able to articulate financial concepts to various audiences, and you engage effectively with your stakeholders in multiple formats
• Systems and Tools savvy: You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and a desire to learn multiple accounting systems and tools
• Travel when needed (will range from 10% to 20% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mills supported and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Previous experience in a role that required a solid understanding of key costing concepts, operations, financial economics, and manufacturing
• Ability to maneuver through non-integrated financial systems and BI reporting platforms
• Systems/Tools: SAP and/or SAP S4Hana experience, Blackline, OneStream
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus!

Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).