Staff Accountant

International Paper•Indianapolis, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant handles SpaceKraft’s day-to-day business transactions and supports the Complex Controller with month-end close, financial reporting, and planning. The role includes inventory management, account reconciliations, international transactions, cost accounting, and transactions across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and capital expenditures. It offers broad exposure across finance and operations, with opportunities to improve processes and grow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Working knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles.
Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and SUMIFS or similar functions.
Experience with ERP systems.
Ability to work in person in Indianapolis.

Nice To Haves

Accounting, Finance, or Economics degree preferred.
Working capital experience, including receivables, payables, or inventory management.
Cost accounting or inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
Exposure to international or multi-currency accounting.
Experience with month-end close and variance analysis.
Process improvement mindset and willingness to act on opportunities to improve work.
Team-oriented approach and willingness to help where needed.
Organizational and detail-oriented skills, including managing deadlines and priorities during close.
Ability to build relationships with operations, sales, supply chain, and leadership.
Positive attitude, professionalism, and eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Record and reconcile transactions for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, inventory management, and capital expenditures.
Account for international transactions with entities and partners in Europe, Asia, and Australia, including foreign currency and intercompany activity.
Maintain an accurate and complete general ledger with clear support and documentation.
Support the Complex Controller with month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed asset activity, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results with budget, forecast, and prior periods, and explain key drivers.
Help prepare internal financial reports and management reporting packages.
Support standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost-of-goods-sold analysis.
Coordinate with operations on physical inventory counts, timely receipts, accurate consumption, and inventory reconciliations.
Track and analyze manufacturing costs, scrap, and other operating metrics.
Support capital projects from approval through capitalization and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures, including accruals, general ledger entries, and placement into service.
Support the Complex Controller in completing the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
Gather, organize, and validate data from business partners in different departments.
Support and help improve the internal control environment, follow accounting policies and GAAP, and support internal and external audit requests.
Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and better use of systems.
Undertake ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.