Accounting Specialist

Global Cellulose Fibers; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) and Company-funded retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Global Cellulose Fibers in Columbus, MS is seeking an accounting/administrative support professional to assist the Mill Controller with payroll, accounts payable, month-end close and financial reporting. This is a salaried, full-time role at the Columbus Mill.

The ideal candidate will have an Accounting/Finance degree, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP A/P and General Ledger. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and customer service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and related inquiries.
• Experience with Excel and financial data.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Accounting/Finance degree preferred.
• SAP A/P and General Ledger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process/Backup Payroll and answer payroll questions.
• Receive raw materials and communicate with suppliers.
• Maintain miscellaneous inventories.
• Perform month-end closing duties and post journal vouchers.
• Prepare miscellaneous finance reports and support accounting staff.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance Degree

Tools

SAP A/P

General Ledger

Job description

Columbus, MS

Pay Rate

$58,000 - $64,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift

Salaried Full-Time

As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers.

About The Role

This position reports to the Mill Controller and is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the accounting department and other managers within the Mill. The incumbent will perform a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures

• Process/Backup Payroll and Answer Payroll Related Questions
• Receive Raw Materials and Communicate with Raw Material Suppliers as Needed
• Maintain Miscellaneous Inventories
• Perform Month-End Closing Duties, including posting Journal Vouchers
• Complete Miscellaneous Finance Reports
• Support Accounting Personnel, including Capgemini
• Provide Miscellaneous Administrative duties
• Process Miscellaneous Bills for Payment
• Participate in Special Projects as they arise
• Assist with Mill-Owned Freight Invoice Review & Processing
• Assist with Accounts Payable Problem Resolution

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Organizational skills
• High Attention to Detail
• Good Customer Service Skills
• Ability to Resolve Problems
• Experience and Working Knowledge of Various PC Applications such as Microsoft Excel
• Preferred candidate will possess an Accounting/Finance Degree
• Preferred candidate will possess Accounting & Payroll Experience
• Preferred candidate will possess proficiency in SAP A/P and General Ledger

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF)

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more. GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com.

Why GCF

Global Cellulose Fibers promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

We’ve Got You Covered

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans.

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) and Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off

Physical Location of Position

Columbus Cellulose Fibers Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

Global Cellulose Fibers is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Cellulose Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].