Accounting Assistant - Georgia-Pacific
Dothan, AL 36301
About the Job
Location: While GP offers some remote work flexibility, there is a need for multiple days/weekly in-office presence for this role given the importance of fostering relationships and collaborating. We are seeking local applicants a commutable distance from our office in Dothan, or candidates that are willing to relocate to the area.
The Team: The larger GP Finance & Accounting organization is made up of individuals that provide support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA. We are a diverse group and have a passion for accounting excellence, customer service, business partnering, and lifelong learning.
The GP Recycling team is currently comprised of ~30 individuals (including 4 supervisors). Everyone is expected to be an owner and entrepreneur of the locations and businesses they support. The Accounting Assistant reports to a Manager of Accounting. Our team members are a vital part of our business! We offer a competitive hourly rate and benefits.
For more than 40 years, GP Recycling has been at the forefront of the recycling industry, significantly reducing the amount of materials sent to landfills so they can become new products that we use every day. GP Recycling is one of the largest pure traders of recycled fiber in the world, trading in excess of 100,000 tons per week.
What You Will Do
- Accounts payable/receivable exception review processing
- Resolve customer inquiries by conducting research and providing accurate and timely support
- Assist with cash and account reconciliations
- Collaborate with business partners to achieve resolutions
- Utilize critical thinking to make customer decisions based on previous similar scenarios
- Show flexibility in a dynamic environment and shift priorities as needed; no two days will be exactly the same
- Operate with a level of autonomy to resolve issues with customers and internal teams
- Seek and share knowledge; identify opportunities for improvements, challenge the status quo, propose solutions Advance our Principles-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company's Guiding Principles; driving profitable application and long-term operational excellence
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Accounts Payable / Invoice processing experience
- Customer service experience supporting internal and external customers
- Confident Communicator: You can engage effectively with customers and internal stakeholders via telephone, email, chat, and video calls - you are comfortable being seen and heard
- Transformation focused: You show initiative, embrace change, and improve processes
- Contribution/Value Creation mindset: You are flexible and able to prioritize your work in a dynamic environment
- Systems and Tools savvy: You have experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365; including MS Excel and a desire to learn new systems and tools
What Will Put You Ahead
- Associates degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business
- Solid understanding of overall accounting functions (General Ledger, Intercompany Transactions, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries and Month-End close)
- International buying/selling transport rules: DAPDAP, EXWEXW, EXWDAP
- Knowledge of Incoterms and related responsibilities
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more. Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
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