Accountant - Fixed Assets

Description:

Position Title:

Accountant Fixed Assets

Pay Rate :

$73,000 - $82,100

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

1740 International Drive,

Memphis, TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform:

• Act as a strategic partner to Controllers of designated facilities, serving as an integral member of the finance team responsible for overseeing all capital and fixed asset processes and general ledger accounts.

• Facilitate monthly reviews of capital project status with Engineering Managers and Project Engineers, addressing ongoing and upcoming projects, retirements, and project closures.

• Collaborate closely with the Engineering team at facilities to fulfill requests related to capital projects, service accruals, engineering hours, ad hoc reporting, and provide support as necessary.

• Validate capital projects in SAP project systems, identify P&L impacts from retirements, and assist in forecasting for Controllers, overseeing projects from inception to completion.

• Ensure accurate accounting of asset management transactions and timely reconciliation of PP&E related accounts.

• Uphold compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards in capital and fixed asset accounting practices.

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to enable precise and punctual financial reporting.

• Calculate and post necessary general ledger entries.

• Lead Annual Physical Asset Inventories, involving travel to facilities to verify fixed assets, fostering strong relationships with Controllers, Engineering Managers, and Finance personnel, and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.

• Continuously optimize centralized processes for efficiency and effectiveness, adapting to evolving business needs.

• Calculate and review annual accretion schedules for Landfill ARO, including quarterly ARO Roll forward preparation.

• Support Fixed Asset Tax in Quarterly and Annual Reporting, encompassing capital project Tax forecasts, appropriate asset classifications, and coding in accordance with tax laws.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Business or Finance

• 3 years’ experience

• Knowledge of key internal controls as they relate to Fixed Assets

• Functional understanding of SAP

• Financial accounting experience

• Basic understanding of pulp and paper mill operations preferred

• Key Career Architect Competencies

• Functional/technical skills

• Customer focus

• Action oriented

• Problem solving

• Process management

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 120 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) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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Location:

MEMPHIS, TN, US, 38197

Category: Finance

Date: Apr 30, 2024

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