Accounting Specialist

Position Title: 

Accounting Specialist

Pay Rate: 

$48,300-$64,400

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Non-Exempt 

Physical Location: 

601 County Rd 78

Selma, Al

The Riverdale Mill is currently seeking an Accounting Specialist in our Finance Department.  The Accounting Specialist role at International Paper’s Riverdale Mill is an entry-level accounting support staff position, in which the individual will be responsible for Accounts Payable functions, Payroll Transaction Processing, and general administrative accounting functions as needed. 

The Job You Will Perform: 

• Support mill safety initiatives such as Safe Work Observations, 5S, and monthly safety meetings
• Process payroll transactions for the mill, including any required reporting as needed 
• Coordinate with mill areas to ensure any payroll related questions or issues are addressed in a timely and accurate manner 
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of raw material/accounts payable transactions
• Resolution of raw material/accounts payable issues as they arise
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports 
• FMLA tracking across the mill
• All other duties as assigned

Desired Skills:   

Successful candidate should have the ability to:

• Instill safety as a core value within the team and effectively communicate a shared vision for safety

• Utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels

• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively

The Skills You Will Bring: 

• Preferred Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or related discipline is required 
• Experience working in Payroll/Finance
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of financial accounting and internal controls 
• Prefer knowledge of union workforce and rotating shift schedules
• Strong computer skills – Microsoft office specifically strength in Excel
• Must have strong analytical, planning, and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly motivated self-starter who performs well in a continuously changing environment
• Able to handle multiple priorities, and take pride in accuracy, quality, and completeness of work
• Use of Workforce, Sedgwick, and SAP systems
• High attention to detail
• Good customer service