Sr. Analyst, Accounting Systems

Pactiv Evergreen • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

We are looking for a skilled accountant with experience in several of our key accounting systems - OneStream, Blackline, SAP, and CoStar and become a key member of our accounting systems administration team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administration and maintenance of our financial systems, will manage metadata updates, enhancements, and system maintenance, as well as support the overall administration of the applications. This will include administering currently implemented solutions and support implementations in the future. Additionally, this position will work cross-functionally with various teams to help execute monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, and will play a key role in helping enhance multiple systems.

Requirements

• BA/BS Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an accountant, or as accounting system administrator
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically
• Ability to analyze financial data and financial statements
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage details through to completion and ensure project deadlines are met
• Experience with multiple sources of data integrations
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• Team and solution focused personality and approach to work
• Ability to multitask and proactively research and provide solutions to questions or problems as they arise

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SAP, OneStream, Blackline and CoStar preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by monitoring system performance and identifying and resolving issues
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including user guides, policies, and procedures
• Train and support users on system functionality and best practices
• Create, maintain, and update financial reports and forms
• Manage the request and approval process over metadata intake and execute changes in financial systems
• Manage consolidations, integrations. Perform validations from source systems and ensure source data flows downstream as required
• Manage implementation of continuous applications within the applications including defining business needs, and assisting with solution roadmap
• Develop and maintain various reporting solutions as needed by Accounting and Finance teams
• Develop and maintain documentation over key processes and controls
• Summarize and distribute notes on application release reports and monthly metadata changes
• Troubleshoot end-user issues
• Thorough understanding of finance processes and business processes
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.
• At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.
• We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

What This Job Offers

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