Accounting Operations Coordinator

International Paper•Madison, OH

7d•$67,000 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides accounting and analytical support, playing an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend actions needed to maximize the financial return for the facility. The position involves working under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives. The role also includes working with the Controller in the development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation, and actively assisting the Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal control, accounting policy, and procedures. The position requires providing financial analysis, including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes, preparing journal vouchers, and participating in month-end close. Daily financial activities of the plant will be performed, ensuring accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports. Data entry and system utilization for research and analysis will be required, along with completing various reporting requirements. Familiarity with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants is necessary, as is ensuring that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility. The role involves investigating, reviewing, and evaluating various financial transactions and recommending appropriate treatment. Additionally, production hours entered/approved into the payroll system will be reviewed, balanced, and maintained for accuracy. Assistance to other facilities within the complex may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required.
5+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.
Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management.
Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA a plus.
Work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting and analytical support to maximize financial return for the facility.
Analyze performance and recommend actions to management.
Prepare and analyze operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives.
Develop and refine processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
Maintain and enhance internal control, accounting policy, and procedures.
Provide financial analysis, including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.
Perform daily financial activities of the plant.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
Perform data entry and utilize systems for research and analysis.
Complete various reporting requirements.
Ensure familiarity with financial policies and procedures and applicable internal controls.
Investigate, review, and evaluate financial transactions and recommend appropriate treatment.
Review production hours entered/approved into payroll system; balance hours and maintain accuracy.
Assist other facilities within the complex as needed.