Fixed Assets Analyst

Position Title: 

Fixed Assets Analyst  

Pay Rate:

PL varies by experience

$65,100 - $86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform:

• Act as a strategic partner to Controllers of designated facilities, serving as an integral member of the finance team responsible for overseeing all capital and fixed asset processes and general ledger accounts.
• Facilitate monthly reviews of capital project status with Engineering Managers and Project Engineers, addressing ongoing and upcoming projects, retirements, and project closures.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team at facilities to fulfill requests related to capital projects, service accruals, engineering hours, ad hoc reporting, and provide support as necessary.
• Validate capital projects in SAP project systems, identify P&L impacts from retirements, and assist in forecasting for Controllers, overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure accurate accounting of asset management transactions and timely reconciliation of PP&E related accounts.
• Uphold compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards in capital and fixed asset accounting practices.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to enable precise and punctual financial reporting.
• Calculate and post necessary general ledger entries.
• Lead Annual Physical Asset Inventories, involving travel to facilities to verify fixed assets, fostering strong relationships with Controllers, Engineering Managers, and Finance personnel, and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Continuously optimize centralized processes for efficiency and effectiveness, adapting to evolving business needs.
• Calculate and review annual accretion schedules for Landfill ARO, including quarterly ARO Roll forward preparation.
• Support Fixed Asset Tax in Quarterly and Annual Reporting, encompassing capital project Tax forecasts, appropriate asset classifications, and coding in accordance with tax laws. 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related degree
• Knowledge of key internal controls as they relate to Fixed Assets
• Functional understanding of SAP
• Financial accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of pulp and paper mill operations preferred
• Preferred Competencies: Functional/technical skills, Customer focus, Action Oriented, Problem solving, Process management

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Paper’s strategic review, GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners, positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier, more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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