This is a Job Description for an Associate Plant Accountant in Pearl, Mississippi.

Summary: Will be provided by employer.

Duties and Responsibilities: Complete accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes, including the preparation of estimates and accruals. Identify and report accounting discrepancies and irregularities.  Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures including PCA’s SOX 404 Key Controls. Engage in general accounting activities including the accurate and complete preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit-loss statements, and capital expenditure reports. Prepare periodic reports that compare forecast costs to actual costs. Follow up on customer accounts including customer credit issuances and collection activity. Ensure accurate processing of hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions. Confirm all payroll transactions comply with company policies, as well as all state and federal requirements.  Prepare accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Requirements and Qualifications: Education equivalent to bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.  Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial systems for invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger required. Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, and internal control.  Previous work experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or invoicing, credit/collections, accounts payable functions is preferred. Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard and corrugated packaging industry preferred.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  

Job #609353