Senior Accountant

Inland Label and Marketing Services•Neenah, WI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team at Inland Packaging, a leading local label and packaging manufacturer. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Accountant to be part of our growing family. As a global supplier, Inland proudly produces 25 billion labels annually for renowned brands such as Kraft Heinz, New Glarus Brewing, Purina, AriZona, Coors Light, and many more. At Inland, we are a family-owned business committed to innovation and excellence. We invest in state-of-the-art technology and offer comprehensive on-the-job training, ensuring endless opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field or 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Must be analytical, innovative, and decisive
Strong problem solver and critical thinker
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial control concepts to ensure compliance with accounting standards
Ability to prepare a variety of financial statements, balance sheets, amortization and depreciation schedules, and reports as directed.
Be creative, flexible, and able to drive/guide change
Communicates in a professional manner with all levels of internal and external customers.
Ability to develop productive relationships and communicate effectively with management, peers, plant personnel, suppliers and customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expertise in Excel
Must be able to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, be a team player, and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require
Ability to articulate knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business, management, or a related field
CPA or CMA Certification
Knowledge of the printing and packaging industries
Knowledge of SQL and database structures
Knowledge of Syspro or similar ERP system

Responsibilities

Executes daily accounting operations, including but not limited to, processing accounts payable, check disbursement, vendor records, and cash application
Manages customer invoicing, accounts receivable and collection.
Manages treasury functions; including but not limited to cash management, bank reconciliation, and credit cards
Performs monthly GL close process including creating and recording accounting transactions and ensures the close process is performed in a timely and accurate manner
Assists in the preparation of monthly financials and provides analysis as requested
Facilitates both internal and external audits by supporting audit processes and assisting with preparation of audited financial statements
Provides ad-hoc reporting for Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer
Performs testing of internal controls to provide assurance of compliance and adequacy including but not limited to, inventory (Raw, WIP, finished), cash and policies and procedures.
Supports subsidiary financial statement preparation by performing accounting functions and month end procedures.
Assists in inventory control for multiple plant locations
Completes regulatory reporting for various government agencies
Completes GL account reconciliations
Serves as a backup for all accounting staff by cross training in all areas
Leads initiatives to drive process improvements within the department
Assists in reviewing current controls as well as the creation of new internal controls