Senior Accounting Analyst

Graphic Packaging International; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, a leader in paperboard packaging, seeks a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Corporate Accounting team in Atlanta, GA. You will manage monthly close, reconciliations, and footnote disclosures for SEC filings, collaborating with cross-functional partners to improve controls and efficiencies.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, financial reporting, and/or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Research general ledger activity to resolve issues and answer questions from business partners (e.g., HR, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and Treasury) and management.
• Support the financial reporting process, including the preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules for the Company's SEC filings.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Evaluate and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Research and apply accounting guidance to routine and moderately complex transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and leverage automation tools.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP/SAP S/4HANA

Blackline

Workiva

Job description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, performing account reconciliations, preparation of external financial reporting disclosures, including support for quarterly Form 10-Q and annual Form 10-K filings, analyzing financial results, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge and a thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Research general ledger activity to resolve issues and answer questions from business partners (e.g., HR, Tax, Legal, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Treasury) and management.
• Support the financial reporting process, including the preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules for the Company's SEC filings.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Evaluate and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Research and apply accounting guidance to routine and moderately complex transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and leverage automation tools.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, financial reporting, and/or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• Experience using SAP, SAP S/4HANA, Blackline, Workiva or other large ERPs and reporting platforms.
• Experience executing comprehensive SEC filing tie-out procedures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, including footnotes and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience with process automation, reporting tools, or data analytics platforms.
• Experience with compensation and benefits accounting including stock-based compensation, severance, incentives, and payroll and benefit accruals.
• Experience in a large, international public company environment with multiple ERP platforms, acquisitions, and decentralized accounting processes.

Disclaimer

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].