Accounting Sr Analyst

About the Company

Graphic Packaging International produces paperboard and paper-based packaging for global brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 25,000 people across more than 130 locations worldwide, emphasizing environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and industry-leading compensation and benefits.

About the Role

This accounting position involves work across multiple areas, including:

• Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions).
• Control and reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts).
• Preparation of accounting reports and schedules for internal (management reporting) and external (compliance reporting) audiences, including financial statement consolidation, cash flow reporting, and budget reporting.
• Potential involvement in cost accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, accounts payable/receivable, and credit & collections.

Individuals in this role apply theoretical knowledge from formal education and on-the-job training to solve complex problems, improve products/services, and influence organizational objectives. Work is performed under general direction with significant autonomy in planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions with a focus on compliance, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Develop solutions to complex problems using best practices and industry knowledge.
• Mentor, coach, or train less experienced colleagues.
• Interact with senior internal and external personnel to coordinate programs or projects.
• Adhere to Safe Quality Food (SQF) responsibilities, including:
• Following plant rules, hygiene, and allergen procedures.
• Reporting unsafe conditions or SQF noncompliance.
• Participating in SQF root cause and corrective actions.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent + 6 years of related experience, or MA + 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Conceptual and practical expertise in accounting, with growing knowledge of industry practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgment in selecting methods/techniques for solutions.
• Ability to influence organizational objectives and long-range goals.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results-Oriented

Pay

$62,600.00 - $83,400.00 per year.