Shared Services Accountant

Sonoco • Hartsville, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shared Services Accountant reviews and analyzes assigned Sonoco plants’ monthly financial results, including operating statements and balance sheets, and works with the offshore team to ensure general ledger data is accurate and complete. The role applies GAAP principles within Sonoco’s environment and supports consistent processes, effective internal controls, and responsive service to internal and external customers. It is based at Sonoco’s corporate headquarters in Hartsville, South Carolina. This is a progression position; level is based on candidate experience and business needs.

Requirements

• Previous accounting work experience, professional or internship, is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is strongly preferred; a degree in Finance or Business Administration is also listed.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MAcc preferred.
• CPA or CMA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly operating statements and balance sheets for reasonableness, completeness, and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
• Promote strong internal controls and monitor their effectiveness.
• Liaise between onshore and offshore shared services general ledger teams and the divisions.
• Help standardize processes and procedures.
• Stay current on accounting and system updates.
• Provide assistance, training, and guidance to the offshore team as needed.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and assist with resolving open reconciliation items.
• Prepare and enter journals for operating expenses, statistical data, and accruals as needed.
• Provide service to internal and external customers, communicate effectively, and promote process improvements.
• Use financial systems and maintain technical skills, including with Microsoft Office, Oracle EBS and ERP, and OneStream.
• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks.
• Assist corporate departments and divisions with activities such as internal audits, governmental reporting, and intercompany invoicing.
• Prepare bank reconciliations as assigned.
• Prepare corporate department and/or plant fixed-cost budgets as assigned.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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