Accountant II WA

Clearwater Paper and Manchester Industries • Spokane, WA

5h • Remote

About The Position

Along the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest lies Spokane, Washington, the headquarters for Clearwater Paper. Boasting over 150 talented employees, our corporate headquarters supports Clearwater Paper’s 8 plants and mills nationwide. Functional support is provided at this location including Human Resources, IT, Finance and Accounting, and Marketing. Our employees engage in meaningful work with fellow team members who have are committed to providing a high-quality product as an essential industry. Although the work model for this role is "Remote" we will not consider those that live outside of 90 minutes from Spokane, WA. We are not currently offering relocation for this opening. As the Accountant II, you are a direct contributor to the financial statement close process for the corporate general ledger accounting team. You will be responsible for month-end closing tasks such as accrual and deferral journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and various other ad hoc corporate accounting tasks, including assisting with various reporting activities for various internal customers. Month End Closing Ownership of assigned areas in the general ledger Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, including preparation of appropriate supporting documentation that meets SOX requirements Ownership of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations Assist with other projects on ad hoc basis Internal Control and Audit support Provide support for internal and external audits/reviews in a timely manner Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures which supports an effective system of internal control Financial Reporting Perform analysis of financial results by querying financial data and creating reports Assist in the preparation of various internal reports for management and other internal customers. Key Competencies & Attributes Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset. Able to think strategically and act tactically.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 2-4 years of experience in either public accounting or corporate accounting setting required
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office products with an emphasis on excel
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail with focus on analytical skills
• Solid understanding of US GAAP
• Strong communication ability to partner cross-functionally with other teams
• Some mental visual, physical fatigue from computer terminal use.
• Remote home office.
• Occasional onsite team meetings at corporate office, Spokane, WA.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of assigned areas in the general ledger
• Prepare journal entries in accordance with US GAAP, including preparation of appropriate supporting documentation that meets SOX requirements
• Ownership of assigned balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist with other projects on ad hoc basis
• Provide support for internal and external audits/reviews in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley procedures which supports an effective system of internal control
• Perform analysis of financial results by querying financial data and creating reports
• Assist in the preparation of various internal reports for management and other internal customers.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan.
• Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan.
• Paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level