POSITION MISSION / SUMMARY:

As a Plant Accountant, you'll provide financial input to our business decision making with the aim to maximize long-term value, cash flows and shareholder return in our Grand Rapids, Michigan converting facility.  The ideal candidate will have five to seven years’ experience in an Accounting / Finance role and will provide accurate and timely financial reporting to ensure we meet our business objectives. In addition, this position will offer the opportunity to work with cross functional teams to analyze data as well as support continuous improvement activities to achieve world class financial reporting standards.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

Analytical support for all Accounting and Finance activities and processes of the local Site Leadership Team.  Key processes include completing month end close, balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to general ledger accounting, intercompany, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory. Responsibilities also include: analysis and evaluation of the Plant’s monthly operating results and routine (daily, weekly, monthly) performance metrics as requested.  Provide support for compliance initiatives including but not limited to physical inventory counts, analysis of lower cost or market, etc.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. 

• Validate and analyze month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Support the Multi-Site Controller with month end results package for the Plant to present to Senior Management
• Lead month-end close including Balance Sheet reconciliation: Journal/Accrual entry, account reclasses, inventory validation, statistical metrics, period cutoff control, intercompany  
• Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root cause
• Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
• Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirement
• Assist with Forecasting and Budgeting as needed
• Plant SOX compliance with supporting audits of critical plant processes: Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Inventory Valuation, Shipping/Receiving, Revenue Recognition
• All other duties as assigned

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REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business related field required
• 5-7 years in an Accounting/ Finance role
• ERP systems experience required; for example: SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Travel 5%
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Familiar with AP processes and workflows
• Strong analytical skills are preferred

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SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Required Skills Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

PERSONALITY / ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to project Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving and dedicated.
• Must be willing to constantly improve.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
• Handle a high volume of guests at theater without creating unnecessary and/or unproductive stress in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Able to display and live out our Lead With Love principles by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving and dedicated.
• Able to hear, see and speak.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
• Able to sit, stand and/or walk for long/short periods of time.
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene.
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.
• Able to comprehend and analyze instructions and retain information.
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to tolerate a fast-paced, hectic environment.
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.
• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 140 degrees.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Able to count.
• Wear costume as outlined by Entertainment team.
• Ability to bend over and discreetly seat guests, pick up debris.
• Able to bend at the waist and knees multiple times throughout a shift.
• Able to lift 20 lbs.
• Need finger movement to handle tickets and/or counters.
• Able to see far and near.
• Able to push and/or pull.
• Ability to work with and tolerate detergents and chemicals utilized in the area.
• Able to wear all PPE as required.
• Able to tolerate noise at high levels.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking to a large crowd during an emergency situation.
• Must be able to periodically scan the theater to ensure the safety of our guests.