Financial Accounting Analyst
Financial Accounting Analyst
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At American Packaging Corporation (APC) youll find the packaging career youve been looking for. With competitive salaries excellent benefits 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century APCs longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. Were constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a Best of the Best in the Best workplaces in the Americas awards for 12 years in a row. Its how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.
Financial Accounting Analyst
LOCATION: Columbus WI
SUMMARY: This position owns and assists in various accounting department duties (accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger costing budgeting account reconciliations etc.. Tasks may vary depending on COE needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist with accounts payable activities (coding entering and proofing of voucher packages).
- Generate accounts payable checks ACH and communicate wire information to corporate as needed.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and work with internal teams to resolve issues within the threeway match of invoices for payment.
- Manage the accounts receivable collection process. (Follow up on past due invoices collection calls conduct A/R meetings etc..
- Assist with accounts receivable activities (material invoicing cash application intercompany reconciliations special billing etc..
- Month End Closing and Account Reconciliations.
- Assist with annual budget process external audit procedures and other quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
- Other special projects and duties as assigned.
- Must have ability to be crosstrained and used to assist or backup other areas of accounting.
- Possesses the ability and skillset to advance within the accounting department
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field from fouryear college or university plus 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Proven problem solver with excellent analytical skills
- Experience and comfort with a variety of computer systems and exporting/analyzing data in Excel including joining data from multiple sources.
- Experience in operational accounting manufacturing and/or cost accounting
- Enjoy a fastpaced environment and are dedicated to driving and achieving results
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure including whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Candidate must possess/exhibit the following skills/abilities:
- Reliability: at work every day on time
- Accuracy: uncompromised
- Communication Skills: technical information internal/external customers all levels of employees
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Details
- Independence
- Innovation: constantly redevelop systems and processes
- Manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines
- Organizational skills
- Professionalism/professional demeanor
- Team: work as a member with all employees
- Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms stand walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl and climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.
If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact our Human Resources department at:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
