JOB SUMMARY:The Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting department is a dynamic team focused on delivering accurate and timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making across the organization. The team manages key aspects of the month-end and quarter-end close process, supports SEC reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and partners with business units throughout the Company to ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Senior Analyst to join our team. This role will serve as a key contributor to the Company's fixed asset and capital expenditure processes while supporting broader corporate accounting activities, including lease accounting, financial reporting, and close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and passionate about improving documentation, automation, and operational efficiency. This position offers meaningful exposure across multiple areas of accounting and significant opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Support the end-to-end fixed asset lifecycle, including oversight of asset creation, transfers, retirements, and capitalization activities performed by a third-party shared services team.
- Review and monitor capital expenditure activity across the organization to ensure accurate capitalization, reporting, and compliance with Company policies.
- Serve as a business partner to manufacturing facilities, corporate departments, and finance leadership by providing guidance on capital projects, capitalization requirements, and fixed asset accounting matters.
- Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of fixed asset accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuation analyses.
- Assist with lease accounting processes, including recurring accounting entries, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Support preparation and tie-out of assigned disclosures and supporting schedules for quarterly and annual SEC filings, including lease-related disclosures.
- Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive process documentation to facilitate training, cross-functional support, knowledge transfer, and continuity of operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audits, SOX compliance activities, and control testing.
- Participate in strategic initiatives and special projects supporting the Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting organization.
Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, fixed assets, audit, or related fields.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including proficiency with pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis, and process automation techniques.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and leadership teams.
- Ability to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize competing deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, curious, and process-improvement oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience with fixed asset accounting, capital project accounting, or capitalization policy application preferred.
- Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 is a plus.
- Large public accounting experience, particularly in audit, advisory, controls, or compliance, is a plus.
- Experience with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP PRD or other large manufacturing ERP systems is a plus
- Professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is a plus.
#LI-HybridDisclaimerThe candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Pay Range$73,100.00 - $97,400.00
GPI Benefits ProgramCompetitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Requisition: 16532
