Plant Accountant / Financial Analyst

Job Title: Financial Analyst

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? It is time to embrace your Infinite Possibilities. This is your opportunity to be part of International Paper, a Fortune 500 company and global leader in paper and packaging products. IP is known for our commitment to the environment and to cutting-edge technology. We have spent more than 100 years creating new ideas, and we are looking for people who can collaborate to help us build on our history, while creating future success. We are committed to attracting, preparing, promoting and supporting our teams. At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer benefits, challenges, global opportunities and total rewards. When we say Infinite Possibilities, we mean it.

We currently have an opening in the North American Container (NAC) for a Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Complex Controller, this position will be physically located in Moses Lake, WA. As an integral member of the plant’s finance staff the Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting complex leadership by providing finance support to prepare and analyze statewide operating results and trends, participate in special projects and consolidate all monthly, quarterly and year-end operating results in a timely manner. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to use financial analysis to drive business performance by providing leadership with key performance measures and identifying improvement opportunities throughout the finance organization.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred,

Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting

Demonstrated experience of SAP and AO software

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to timely prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently

Key Accountabilities:

Annual budget planning, coordination and consolidation for WA

Quarterly forecast planning, coordination and consolidation for WA

Preparation of business and sector presentations

Monthly journal voucher completion

Internal Control processes and documentation

Capital Project Development

Ad hoc analysis by request

Required Competencies & Skills:

Presentation Skills

Priority Setting

Action Oriented

Learning on the Fly

Customer Focus

Time Management

Dealing with Ambiguity

This is a Salaried – Exempt position with an annualized salary range of $60,300 to $88,400. Please note that the aforementioned salary range is a general guidance only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and basic life insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, wellness programs, tuition assistance, student loan reimbursement, Company funded retirement contributions, short-term disability and annual variable incentive pay. Employees may enroll in International Paper’s 401K plan with partial employer match. Group rates for long term disability, vision insurance, long-term care insurance, pet insurance and supplemental life and disability insurance. Employees are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, along with paid parental leave. Additional benefits could include relocation assistance and signing bonus. Apply now!

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans.

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.