Senior Accounting Analyst: GAAP, SEC Reporting & Process Improvement

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

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.