Accountant - Corporate Controllership

Sonoco • Hartsville, SC

111d • $51,040 - $83,250

About The Position

The Accountant will report directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller and will play a key role within the Controllership and broader finance organization. This position is responsible for supporting Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidation team and process on a monthly and quarterly basis to deliver accurate and timely financial statements of a $5+ billion publicly traded organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of financial accounting / reporting with a balance of external reporting and operational analysis, preferably within or associated with publicly traded multinational manufacturing companies.
• Solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
• Strong systems skills preferred (e.g., OneStream, Oracle Finance, supporting data warehouse systems, etc.).
• Keen eye for accuracy and a solid understanding of accounting principles and a desire to contribute to a dynamic team.
• Proficiency with excel and other Microsoft Office products with ability to retrieve data, manipulate such data and create useful analytical information.
• Experience performing complex consolidations of global businesses preferred and strong GAAP understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Transformative, process oriented and forward-thinking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinates the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and worldwide consolidation of actuals, including the submission of monthly financial information and reporting schedules from the business units.
• Assist the consolidation procedures, including investigation and clearing of inter-company balances as needed.
• Assist in compilation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and other executive reporting schedules.
• Aid with the review of the 10-Q/10-K, and review of audit committee materials.
• Assist of the preparation of the periodic financial presentations for the CFO (earnings conference calls, Board meetings, internal management presentations, etc.).
• Assist Corporate Balance sheet flux analysis quarterly.
• Assist with system transformation, and process improvement projects as sponsored by the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
• Assist with governance over organizational structure and general ledger account changes.
• Prepare and manage quarterly Government Surveys.
• Assist with Quarterly/ Annual Audit deliverables.
• Assist and prepare with LIFO and Profit reserve accrual analysis.
• Provide ad hoc Financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services.
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family.
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees