Accountant I
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Job Location:
Lewiston, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
This is a hybrid role based in Lewiston ID.
Where you will work
Lewiston is Clearwater Papers original manufacturing facility and home to nearly 700 dedicated team memberswho power our site. Together we make paperboard used in products across the United States including food packaging plates cups and more. Home to the first mill that produced poster board from wood waste the site currently operates two paper machines two extruders two power boilers and two recovery boilers.
Located where the Snake and Clearwater rivers meet on the Idaho-Washington border Lewiston offers an active outdoor lifecycle with easy access to fishing boating hiking and camping. The regions milder climate means more rain than snow in the winter and long sunny days in the summer.
Living here means youll be close to Lewis-Clark State College University of Idaho Washington State University and Walla Walla Community College as well as strong local K12 school districts.
What you will do
As the Accountant I you are responsible for performing accounting projects month-end closing tasks assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger account balances and preparing account reconciliations.
Month End Closing
- Responsible for the proper accounting and month-end closing of specific sections of the general ledger
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Participate in the monthly financial statement close
- Prepare and enter journal entries in compliance with GAAP. Prepare supporting documentation and reconciliations for journal entries. Calculate and post monthly accruals and deferrals
Financial Reporting
- Responsible for querying financial data creating reports and performing analyses of financial results
- Provide financial reporting and corporate accounting information in a timely manner for internal management reporting. Assist management in the preparation of reporting for use in managing the business
Controls & Procedures
- Provide information as requested by the internal and external auditors in a timely manner. This includes detailed account reconciliations and communicating the nature of transactions that have been entered into certain general ledger accounts
- Review and maintain historical data in accordance with corporate records retention policy
- Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley procedures and ensure an effective system of internal controls
Key Competencies & Attributes
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset
- Able to think strategically and act tactically
What you will need
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required
- Up to 2 years of experience in principles of accounting including detailed transactions posting to leger account reconciliations and analysis etc.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge
- Basic proficiency in using available tools/systems to create queries and related reporting
- Experience using an enterprise accounting system preferred
- Attention to detail excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization
- Willingness to cross-train on other accounting related functions to provide back-up and vacation coverage
- General Office Conditions
- Some mental visual physical fatigue from computer terminal use.
Total Rewards Details
We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience offering a comprehensive total reward package. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidates job-related knowledge skills education and experience. Benefits including medical dental vision and more generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off includes vacation days personal days and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at .
Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a premier private brand tissue manufacturer and producer of high-quality paperboard products. Our products can provide more sustainable alternatives to those made from non-renewable resources. We are grounded in our core values of character, collaborat ... View more
