Accountant

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking to hire an Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team.

This role creates value for the organization by providing accounting support and oversight of the cash management and other corporate processes.

A strong potential candidate for this role will be self-directed in a dynamic environment, able to set priorities and meet deadlines.

You will enjoy fiduciary accounting, process improvement, and can influence and create value and seek to continue to grow with the organization.

Our Team: We are comprised of a diverse group of individuals that have an interest in accounting, reporting, analysis, business partnering, and lifelong learning.

Each team member has a strong contribution and transformation mindset.

In this role, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Accounting, who will provide feedback and guidance on your career development journey.

Location: This is an onsite role at our GP HQ in downtown Atlanta, GA.

While GP offers some remote work flexibility, there is a need for hybrid/weekly in-office presence for this role given the importance of fostering relationships and collaborating across several capabilities.

We are seeking local applicants, or candidates that are relocating to the area.

What You Will Do



* Assist with the month-end close process for Corporate Accounting, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through proper accounting treatment


* Prepare monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate differences, and determine resolution to resolve discrepancies in a timely manner


* Contribute to our control environment, ensuring ownership and application of our Internal Financial Controls (IFC) Framework


* Seek and share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions


* Provide ad hoc information support to other departments (Treasury, Tax, Audit, Business Segments, etc.)


* Advance our Principle-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Core Values and Principles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Education or experience in an Accounting or Finance focused role(s) that requires a working knowledge of financial accounting principles, the general ledger, month end close, account reconciliation and analysis, and the purpose/application of internal financial controls


* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders


* Collaboration/Contribution mindset: You seek to build working relationships and partner with others to bridge gaps and solve problems


* Process and Transformation focused: You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment, embrace change, and improve processes


* Systems and Tools savvy: You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Office 365; (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Copilot) and a desire to learn mul...