Accountant II

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

Position Title: 

Accountant II

Pay Rate:

$55,500 - $74,000

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:

1308 Richmond Hwy

Richmond, VA 23224

The Job You Will Perform:

• Perform month-end close activities, including required data entry, accruals, reporting and variance analysis and explanations.
• Oversee cietrade transactions to SAP; Collaborate with a shipping & receiving coordinator to ensure timely and accurate data entry
• Enter and process hourly payroll in SAP weekly and support plant personnel on inquiries.
• Manage purchasing process flow for the plant: Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Order Creation, Vendor Payments, and other A/P related issues.
• Support the plant in maintaining current AR
• Manage and enforce accountability to ensure internal controls are in place and executed correctly to ensure compliance with corporate and business policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Plan and lead Peer Reviews for the region.
• Act as key representative for formal internal audits.
• Manage Balance Sheet Analysis for Quarterly Reviews and Annual Formal Review
• Analyze and answer inquiries related to sales, purchasing, margin, and cost variances
• Train and mentor other Finance Specialists
• Track operating expenses and provide related reporting
• Facilitate the annual records management process for the plant
• Perform ad-hoc analysis in support of Region Finance team initiatives.
• Support the region Finance team by helping to manage team communications and processes.
• Collaborate with plant team members to help identify and manage improvement opportunities
• Lead or participate in other plant, region, or business activities, meetings, projects, reporting and analytics

Key Competency requirements:

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Computer software proficiency in: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Financial Systems
• Accounting (ie SAP) system input and reporting experience
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills
• Detail oriented and process centric
• Able to produce accurate and timely work
• Able to handle multiple tasks and interruptions 
• Comfortable working both independently and collaborating with teams locally and remotely

Education/Experience we will consider:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; or a Bachelor degree in another field in combination with accounting or finance related work experience.
• Knowledge of accounting functions and theory such as purchasing/invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reporting and analytics, general ledgers, month-end or quarter-end closing processes.
• Preferred experience with SAP financial and HR applications.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper 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, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

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

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Richmond  VA  23224