What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Green Bay Packaging - Folding Carton Division?
Position Overview
This position will support the Controller in providing financial support to the division including cost accounting, financial planning, variance analysis, month-end reporting, as well as other accounting-related duties. Responsibilities may expand with increased technical and divisional expertise.
Responsibilities
- Monitor inventory activity to ensure the accuracy of inventory levels by performing physical counts regularly.
- Assist in compiling and processing vendor quality claim documentation.
- Help with routine cost accounting update processes, including calculating and processing material costs and machine rates within the divisional financial system.
- Analyze production job closeouts against estimates to identify, investigate, and explain variances.
- Monitor machine runtime and prepare analyses for production teams to evaluate plant performance.
- Process customer credit applications and monitor customer receivable balances.
- Assist with customer price update processes, including calculating and processing customer price adjustments.
- Review customer invoice drafts to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
- Assist in processing vendor invoices by compiling and reviewing purchase-related documents, and entering transactions into the divisional financial system once approved.
- Provide support to production and sales teams by compiling data and preparing analyses.
- Complete special projects that align with divisional objectives.
- Track and report on capital project activities.
- Prepare routine reports for various departments within the division.
- Assist with month-end financial close processes.
- Perform reconciliations of divisional data with corporate records.
- Maintain documentation of business processes.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance or Accounting.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills, along with a solid understanding of general accounting practices.
- Attention to detail, emphasizing accuracy and quality.
- Highly organized self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and edit reports effectively.
- Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Must possess a friendly demeanor and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, free health clinics, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).
Company Overview
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,300 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.
