Junior Analyst

Global Cellulose Fibers; Georgia; On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking a Junior Analyst to handle routine accounting functions across general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory receipting and related areas, reporting to the Senior Analyst.

The role focuses on accurate daily processing, internal controls, and month-end close activities, with responsibilities spanning intercompany entries, balance sheet reviews, and P&L support.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ accounting experience or equivalent related experience and/or training; College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, and speaking); must be a team player.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; SAP experience considered a plus.
• Strong time management; able to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to handle details accurately and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Assist in other accounting duties such as balancing books, processing payments, and reconciling freight.
• Local Reporting (Daily). Prepare, Review and Investigate prior to distribution.
• Maintains conformance to internal control systems.
• Completes monthly closing entries and reconciliations.
• Assisting in month end closing activities to support Finance, including: Intercompany Accounting, Reclassification entries, balance sheet review, and other month end support including P & L review.
• Reviews corporate entries for accuracy and provides documentation to corporate Finance team to support entries.
• Assisting in Inventory analysis and inventory receipting.
• Supports reconciliations and review of physical inventories.
• Contacting other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Assisting in budgeting preparation and control activities.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with external and internal customers.
• A/P – limited Processing, Freight/Utility Invoices. Purchase Order go to for direction on problem resolution. Purchasing Card/Website Purchasing.
• Finished Goods/Work In Process – Monitoring. Cycle count verification, 3rd Party Outsourced product tracking.
• Trial Balance and Balance Sheet reviews.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Pay Rate

$66-110,000

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category

Salary full-time (Exempt)

About This Role

This position reports to the Senior Analyst.

The Junior Analyst is responsible for a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory receipting and reconciliation, or a related financial area.

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, based on changing business needs of the company.

• Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Assist in other accounting duties such as balancing books, processing payments, and reconciling freight.
• Local Reporting (Daily). Prepare, Review and Investigate prior to distribution.
• Maintains conformance to internal control systems.
• Completes monthly closing entries and reconciliations.
• Assisting in month end closing activities to support Finance, including: Intercompany Accounting, Reclassification entries, balance sheet review, and other month end support including P & L review.
• Reviews corporate entries for accuracy and provides documentation to corporate Finance team to support entries.
• Assisting in Inventory analysis and inventory receipting.
• Supports reconciliations and review of physical inventories.
• Contacting other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Assisting in budgeting preparation and control activities.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with external and internal customers.
• A/P – limited Processing, Freight/Utility Invoices. Purchase Order go to for direction on problem resolution. Purchasing Card/Website Purchasing.
• Finished Goods/Work In Process – Monitoring. Cycle count verification, 3rd Party Outsourced product tracking.
• Trial Balance and Balance Sheet reviews.
• All other duties assigned.

Quality Expectations

• Ensure an understanding of quality policy and support efforts for a positive customer experience.
• Aid in the execution of mill-wide quality efforts as needed to help maintain mill quality standards.

About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two to three years’ accounting experience or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, and speaking) required. Must be a team player.
• Attention to detail, and ability to analyze, problem solve and make good decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. Experience working with SAP is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle details accurately.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Priority Setting & Time Management
• Good Organizational Skills
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Integrity & Trust
• Customer Focused
• Self-Motivated
• Innovative
• Open minded ability to accept and work through change

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. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including:

• 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

Flint River Mill 2449 Stagecoach Rd Oglethorpe, GA 31068

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].