Accounting Specialist II at International Paper in Valliant, OK

Accounting Specialist II

Valliant, OK

Salary Range ($48,300-$64,400) - Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards.

This position is a non-exempt position that works under the direction of the Mill Controller in Valliant, Oklahoma. Valliant is a 4,000+ ton per day containerboard mill with 3 paper machines, 3 continuous digesters, 3 secondary fiber plants and a utilities/chemical recovery complex. It currently operates with 300 mill employees and 150 contract maintenance employees in a results-oriented environment.

This position is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the accounting department and other managers within the Mill. The incumbent will perform a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Raw Materials Receiving
• Reconciliation of Chip and OCC (Fiber) Rail Receipts
• Manage Accounts Receivable for Scrap Sales
• Perform Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Financial Audits
• Perform Weekly Reconciliation of Inventories
• Perform Month-end Closing Duties
• Complete Miscellaneous Finance Reports
• Support Accounting Personnel
• Provide Miscellaneous Administrative Duties
• Process Miscellaneous Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Participate in Special Projects
• Backup Hourly Payroll Processor in WorkForce
• Backup Weekly Hourly Overtime Report

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable
• Preferred candidate will possess accounting/payroll experience
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Experience and working knowledge in various PC Applications such as Microsoft Excel
• Preferred candidate will possess proficiency in SAP A/P and General Ledger
• Strong Organizational skills Strong initiative and self-motivation, with excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills
• High attention to detail
• Good customer service skills with the ability to resolve conflict
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

Key Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Conflict
• Instills Trust

About the Company

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:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at 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.