Accountant

Georgia-Pacific is currently seeking an Accountant to join our team! This role creates value for the organization by providing accounting support for the Consumer Products segment and mills.

A strong potential candidate for this role will be self-directed in a dynamic environment, able to set priorities and meet deadlines.

You will enjoy fiduciary accounting and business partnering, and can influence and create value.

You are seeking to continue to grow with the organization.

In this role, you will report directly to the Regional Controller who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location: Our corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA.

Atlanta based candidates will work from the office ~3 days a week.

This role may be performed remotely from locations in the SE for some of the facilities supported; however, candidates must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role, described below.

Our Team: The GP Controllers Organization provides support to 125+ manufacturing locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA.

We are a diverse group of individuals that have a passion for accounting and analytical excellence.

Each team member has a strong contribution and transformation mindset, paired with strong technical and critical thinking skills.

Collectively we serve as the fiduciary and analytical business partner to our operations teams and leveraged capabilities, with support from Centers of Excellence in Manufacturing Cost & Analysis, Internal Financial Controls, and Capital Accounting.

What You Will Do


* Assist with the month-end close process for the CPG segment and facilities, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment, performed by shared services and third-party providers


* Provide ad hoc information support and analysis to other departments (Operating Management, Tax, Audit, Corporate, etc.)


* Seek and share knowledge; identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, and propose solutions


* Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework


* Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations as well as Review prepared account reconciliations by the offshore accounting team, investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner


* Advance the Principle-Based Management® (PBM®) culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Values


* Ability to travel when needed (will range from 25% to 50% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mill and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Experience in an Accounting or Finance focused role(s) that requires a working knowledge of financial accounting principles, the general ledger, month end close, account reconciliation and analysis, and the purpos...