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Financial Analyst

International Paper
Full-time
On-site
Maryland, United States
$55,000 - $74,000 USD yearly
Financial Analyst
Description

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Position Title:
Financial Analyst
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Pay Rate:
$55,000 - $74,000
Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.
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Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time
This role is 100% onsite and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.
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Physical Location:
903 Woods Rd
Cambridge, MD 21613
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The Job You Will Perform:

  • Provide accounting and analytical support and play an integral role in the success of the Company. The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly motivated employee who will analyze performance and recommend action needed to maximize the financial return for the facility.

  • Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation for and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives in order to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.

  • Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.

  • Actively assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.

  • Provides financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.

  • Prepare journal vouchers and participate in month-end close.

  • Perform daily financial activities of the plant.

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.

  • Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.

  • Complete various reporting requirements.

  • Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plants.

  • Ensure that applicable internal controls are followed in each area of responsibility.

  • Investigates, reviews, and evaluates various financial transactions and the recommendation of the appropriate treatment.

  • For home site, reviews production hours entered/approved into payroll system, balances hours and maintains accuracy.

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The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required; CPA or CMA a plus.

  • 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.

  • Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.

  • Demonstrated skills to influence peers and management. Demonstrated effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.