Accountant (Kaukauna, WI)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

The Accountant, reporting to the Financial Shared Services (FSC) Manager, North America, is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, assisting in audit processes and other projects as needed. This individual will be responsible for maximizing the efficiency of our financial systems. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, problem solving and process management skills.

Responsibilities

Accountant responsibilities include the following:

• Must follow Ahsltroms manufacturing and hygiene processes, procuedures and policies, as applicable, to the positions areas of responsbility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Assist in month-end close process
• Provide support for audit process
• Reporting accuracy and reconciliation to the general ledger
• Assist FSC Manager, North America in adherence to key control meaures
• Record, monitor, and track fixed assets
• IFRS 16 - Track leases in Fatman and provide monthly reporting
• Support the team in various projects
  
  

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Strong GAAP skills required, familiarity with IFRS a plus
• 5 years of business analysis and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Paper industry experience desired
• Strong analytical, financial systems, and communication skills
• Specific knowledge of financial systems: JDE (experience strongly preferred), HFM, Fatman and Microsoft Office tools
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  
  

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.

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