Title: Plant Accountant (Recent college graduates encouraged to apply)Shift: 8:00AM-5:00PMSalary: $68,000-$75,000Who we are:Our client is a Fortune 500 packaging and solutions company. Their corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our client has approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of customers. Their mission is to serve the needs of customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.Plant Accountant role:The Plant Accountant is responsible for organizing and coordinating the general accounting activities for the plant.In this position, you will ensure day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, prepare basic financial reports, and analyze and report any variances.Plant Accountant Role:Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of estimates and accruals.Comply with financial policies and procedures including compliance with 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.Develop, maintain, and analyze forecasts, then prepare periodic reports that compare forecasts to actual costs.Follow up on customer accounts including customer credit issuances and collection activity.Ensure the accurate processing of the hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions. Ensure all payroll transactions comply with company policies, as well as all state and federal requirements.Guide, develop, and train accounting associates including assisting the Plant Controller in supervising the day-to-day activities of the accounting associates.Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.Reporting Relationships:In this position you will report to the Controller.About You:Bachelor's degree in accounting OR 2 years or more into completing a 4 year accounting degree.Previous internship/Co-Op or working experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable functionsStrong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Experience with financial systems for invoicing, credit/collections, expense reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger required.Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requestsAbility to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrentlyStrong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and review multiple documents and reports.Above average written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to multiple audiences and purposes.