Converting Recycling Financial Analyst

International Paper•Memphis, TN

5d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves participating in the Recycling business financial closes at the assigned facility level by leading and executing a portfolio of centralized close activities. The analyst will facilitate the end-to-end monthly closing, review, reconciliation, and reporting processes, ensuring monthly transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies. The position requires working as a business partner with Recycling facilities and business Finance Leadership, providing analytical support. Responsibilities include participating in financial audits, completing reporting requirements for various entities, ensuring internal controls are followed, and leveraging business/manufacturing knowledge to establish reliable financial processes. The analyst will also collaborate with fellow Converting Financial Analysts on department project teams, drive process enhancements, perform work assignments with limited supervision, be accountable for outsourced activities, and develop into a subject matter expert to assist in training and identify ways to heighten work product deliverables.

Requirements

BS or MS degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required
2-4 years of relatable experience
Strong understanding of financial accounting and GAAP
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a team environment
Good oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Facility or plant experience a plus
Proficient in SAP a plus
Background or interest in Data Analytics, Analysis for Office, or Power BI a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in the Recycling business financial closes at the assigned facility level by leading and executing a portfolio of centralized close activities.
Facilitate the end-to-end monthly closing, review, reconciliation and reporting processes.
Ensure monthly transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and established accounting policies/conventions.
Work as a business partner with the Recycling facilities and business Finance Leadership providing analytical support.
Participate and work with internal / external financial audits and balance sheet reviews. Taking ownership of resolution of assigned action items.
Complete various reporting requirements for governmental entities, trade associations, and internal organizations.
Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.
Leverage business / manufacturing knowledge to establish reliable financial processes.
Collaboratively work with fellow Converting Financial Analysts on department project teams as well as participate in driving process enhancements with centralized processes &/or financial tools.
Performs work assignments with limited supervision
Accountable for various outsourced activities and processes as directed
Develop into subject matter expert on key department process teams to assist in leading training and identify ways to heighten work product deliverables.