Senior Analyst Corporate Accounting

Position Title: 

Senior Analyst – Corporate Accounting, GCF

Pay Rate: 

$82,500 – $110,000

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:

This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting key accounting functions across the organization with deep expertise in general accounting, treasury accounting, and corporate financial processes, with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and intercompany transactions in a complex, multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis for the corporate ledger and consolidation.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet reviews and provide oversight of divisional entries at month-end.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations across domestic and international entities.
• Ensure proper elimination of intercompany balances between GCF US and non-US entities during consolidation.
• Collaborate with business units to resolve discrepancies and improve intercompany processes.
• Work closely with the Finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting.
• Support external audit and internal review processes with documentation and analysis.
• Support treasury operations by accounting for debt, interest, and other financing activities.
• Assist with developing new accounting processes, manage change as we stand up a new company and contribute to on-going process optimization.
• Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or progress toward certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, treasury accounting, and intercompany processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Preferred Attributes
  • Competencies: Functional/Technical skills, Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Optimizes Work Processes, Manages Ambiguity, Drives Results, Communicates Effectively and Interpersonal Savvy.
  • Experience in a company with complex ownership or reporting structures.
  • Familiarity with consolidation tools and multi-currency environments.
  • Exposure to treasury operations and cash management.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement orientation.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

The 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:

The GCF business 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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