Senior Accountant - Close & Compliance, CPA Path

Sonoco Products Company; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off & holidays

Insurance plans including life and/dis

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company seeks an Accountant II to join its accounting team in the United States. You will prepare and review journal entries, perform variance analyses, and support internal/external audits while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

The role requires a BS/BA in accounting or related field, 2–5 years of experience, CPA progress preferred, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is preferred.
• 2–5 years accounting or finance experience.
• GAAP knowledge preferred; depth increases with seniority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems/ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze financial results and identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support and maintain accounting processes, systems, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and distribute recurring and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist in the calculation and processing of commissions and other financial metrics.
• Review transactions and accounting entries to detect and correct errors.
• Maintain effective communication with plant and corporate stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Promote and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay current on accounting principles, regulations, and industry practices.
• Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external partners.
• Lead portions of the monthly close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and explain results.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K) and support audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA certification progress

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sonoco Products Company seeks an Accountant II to join its accounting team in the United States. You will prepare and review journal entries, perform variance analyses, and support internal/external audits while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

The role requires a BS/BA in accounting or related field, 2–5 years of experience, CPA progress preferred, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.