Plant Finance & Operations Analyst

International Paper; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

International Paper's Buffalo Sheet Plant in Buffalo, NY seeks an Accounting Operations Coordinator / Financial Analyst to provide accounting support and analyze performance, driving financial improvement for the facility.

Under the Controller's guidance, you will assist with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls, while strengthening reporting for operations and management decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA a plus.
• 5+ years accounting/finance experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Corrugated/printing/packaging finance experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of business management, internal controls and accounting policies.
• Excellent communication with business leaders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support and analyze performance to maximize financial return.
• Assist Controller with month-end close, journal vouchers and reporting.
• Develop processes to improve accounting efficiencies and documentation.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies.
• Perform financial analyses and budgeting/forecasting activities.
• Support payroll hours validation and cross-plant collaboration.
• Prepare reports and participate in capital project analyses.

Skills

Accounting/Finance experience

Influence stakeholders

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

International Paper's Buffalo Sheet Plant in Buffalo, NY seeks an Accounting Operations Coordinator / Financial Analyst to provide accounting support and analyze performance, driving financial improvement for the facility.

Under the Controller's guidance, you will assist with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls, while strengthening reporting for operations and management decisions.