Senior Accountant

Veritiv Corporation • Sandy Springs, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Senior Corporate Accountant plays a pivotal role in our finance team, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Knowledge of accounting functions and strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Must be a solid team player and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across functional areas.
• Reliable, flexible, and engaged, with a process improvement mindset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting firm or publicly traded company experience preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle GL) a plus.
• CPA certification or CPA track highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, joint ventures, variance analysis, equity earnings, business combinations, intercompany accounting, etc.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations and other financial information and supporting schedules.
• Act as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility and interact with all levels of management regarding issues related to these specific areas.
• Research and document technical accounting guidance to support management positions, as needed.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support.
• Collaborate with key business partners and other stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate financial information effectively.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

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