Accountant

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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).

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.