Senior Operations Accounting Analyst

Novolex; Lake Forest, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a qualified accounting professional to create and post month-end journal entries and accruals, working closely with manufacturing and warehousing teams across locations. The role supports inventory accounting and ERP integration efforts within a dynamic production environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business, Advanced Excel, and 2+ years in operations accounting or inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus.
• 2+ years of operations accounting and/or inventory experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with manufacturing, business units and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Create and post journal entries and accruals for month end responsibilities.
• Significant interaction with manufacturing and warehousing throughout the month.
• Perform account reconciliations for related accounts.
• Assist in ERP integration efforts.
• Report on inventory metrics at locations, e.g. reserves, cycle counts, etc.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Operations accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Create and post journal entries and accruals for month end responsibilities
• Significant interaction with manufacturing and warehousing throughout the month
• Perform account reconciliations for related accounts
• Assist in ERP integration efforts
• Report on inventory metrics at locations, i.e. reserves, cycle counts, etc.
• Assist with non-PO research in invoicing systems
• Create presentations/worksheets for executive status updates
• Possible travel to manufacturing and warehousing locations

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus
• 2+ years of operations accounting and/or inventory experience
• Ability to effectively interact with manufacturing, business units and other departments

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-85,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen