Accounting Assistant

GP Recycling is seeking an Accounting Assistant to join our team in Dothan, AL.

This individual will add value by being willing to work in different environments providing analytical support in accounting and customer service.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong internal financial control values, possess excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, have keen attention to detail, and show initiative.

Additionally, they should be an active learner, adaptable to change, a team player, and a highly motivated individual ready to thrive in a fast-paced setting.

Location: While GP offers some remote work flexibility, there is a need for multiple days/weekly in-office presence for this role given the importance of fostering relationships and collaborating.

We are seeking local applicants a commutable distance from our office in Dothan, or candidates that are willing to relocate to the area.

The Team: The larger GP Finance & Accounting organization is made up of individuals that provide support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA.

We are a diverse group and have a passion for accounting excellence, customer service, business partnering, and lifelong learning.

The GP Recycling team is currently comprised of ~30 individuals (including 4 supervisors).

Everyone is expected to be an owner and entrepreneur of the processes they support.

The Accounting Assistant reports to a Manager of Accounting.

Our team members are a vital part of our business! We offer a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

For more than 40 years, GP Recycling has been at the forefront of the recycling industry, significantly reducing the amount of materials sent to landfills so they can become new products that we use every day.

GP Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading in excess of 100,000 tons per week.

What You Will Do


* Create and process purchase orders and sales orders


* Manage and update pricing information with accuracy


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure requests are completed efficiently


* Utilize critical thinking to make decisions based on previous similar scenarios


* Show flexibility in a dynamic environment and shift priorities as needed; no two days will be exactly the same


* Operate with a level of autonomy to resolve issues with business partners and internal teams


* Seek and share knowledge; identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions Advance our Principles-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles; driving profitable application and long-term operational excellence

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* High School Diploma or GED


* Accounts Payable / Invoice processing experience


* Customer service experience supporting internal and external customers


* Confident Communicator: You can engage e...