Accounting Specialist

Position Title:

Accounting Specialist 

Pay Rate:

$58,000 - $70,800

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:

Wheat Ridge Container

5000 Oak Street

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for playing a lead role in a variety of clerical/accounting functions, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Perform daily financial activities of the plant which may include those of a sister plant located close to Wheat Ridge, CO. 
• Maintain accurate information and troubleshoot issues utilizing an ERP system.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and month-end closing responsibilities and reports.
• Process hourly payroll, work with plant personnel on timekeeping issues, balancing hours, and maintaining accuracy.
• Perform accounting duties such as reconciling intercompany transactions, journal entries, and assist as needed with other finance responsibilities.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Requires 5 years of relevant accounting experience; an associate’s degree is preferred
• ERP system experience preferred

• Customer focused and ability to collaborate well with a team
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Open minded--ability to accept and work through change

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:

Training and 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 125 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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

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.