Senior Accountant

Georgia-Pacific Building Products is seeking a Senior Accountant that will provide fiduciary support for multiple manufacturing locations within the Georgia-Pacific Gypsum business.

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, business partnering, and can influence and create value.

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

You are seeking to continue to grow with the organization.

Location: This is an onsite role that will be located at our plant in Sweetwater, TX or at our corporate office in Atlanta, GA.

You will be expected in the office on a weekly basis, a minimum of three days a week.

We are seeking candidates that are local to either location.

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.

Collectively we serve as the fiduciary and analytical business partner to our operations teams and leveraged capabilities, with support from our Centers of Excellence.

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What You Will Do



* Fiduciary oversight of two to three manufacturing locations in our Building Products segment - ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment.


* Management of month end closing process and review


* Balance sheet analysis and income statement oversite for the site manufacturing operations


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


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


* Promote innovative ideas for accounting workflows to create efficiency and reduce waste


* Drive transformation by respectfully challenging historical practices and leveraging technology enablers and automation


* Understand the division and overall corporate vision and partner with location leadership and others to ensure alignment


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


* Travel when needed (will range from 10% to 20% depending on candidate geographic location relative to the mills supported and timing of need; may include overnight stays)

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Previous experience in a role that required a well-developed understanding of fiduciary accounting concepts including GAAP, the general ledger, the period close process, account reconciliation and analysis, and financial statements
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