Senior Accounting Associate (Manufacturing)

Location: Opelika, Alabama, United States

Salary: $48,000–$62,000 per year, plus an annual performance-based bonus.

Company

A Fortune 500 packaging manufacturer with approximately 15,000 employees and more than 100 locations across the United States, serving customers through corrugated packaging and white paper businesses.

What you will do

• Maintain accounting records and post, validate, and reconcile general ledger entries and accounts.
• Process accounts payable transactions and prepare batch payments.
• Post, audit, adjust, and collect accounts receivable transactions, including customer credits and collections.
• Support weekly hourly payroll processing and maintain accounting and payroll documentation.
• Assist with plant month-end financial close activities and issue reports on discrepancies or irregularities.
• Provide administrative support and respond to corporate requests and cyclical filings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• At least three years of experience in a business office or accounting function, with exposure to general ledger, payroll, and/or accounts payable.
• Experience using automated accounting or payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and Microsoft Office, preferably with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and confidential information.
• Ability to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.

Nice to have

• Associate degree or college accounting coursework.
• Manufacturing, containerboard, or corrugated packaging experience.
• Experience with invoicing, credit and collections, expense reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger financial systems.
• Previous Ceridian or Dayforce payroll processing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year, prorated during the initial year of employment.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available within the first 30 days, plus life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.
• Equal opportunity employment.