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Accounting Specialist

International Paper

International Paper

Accounting & Finance
Columbus, MS, USA
Posted on Apr 11, 2025

Pay Rate:

$58,000 - $64,400

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

Category:

Salary full-time (exempt)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Columbus Mill

4335 Carson Road

Columbus, MS 39701

As one of the largest softwood pulp producers in the world, the Columbus Mill produces bleached softwood pulp for use in paper and specialty products such as absorbent personal care products, pharmaceuticals and photographic-based papers. The Columbus Mill is a fully integrated pulp manufacturing facility, including multiple process lines of wood handling, pulping, and power and recovery boilers.

This position reports to the Mill Controller or Senior Analyst depending upon the facility, and is responsible for providing accounting and administrative support to the accounting department and other managers within the Mill. The incumbent will perform a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Process/Backup Payroll and Answer Payroll Related Questions
  • Receive Raw Materials and Communicate with Raw Material Suppliers as Needed
  • Maintain Miscellaneous Inventories
  • Perform Month-End Closing Duties, including posting Journal Vouchers
  • Complete Miscellaneous Finance Reports
  • Support Accounting Personnel, including Capgemini
  • Provide Miscellaneous Administrative duties
  • Process Miscellaneous Bills for Payment
  • Participate in Special Projects as They Arise
  • Assist with Mill-Owned Freight Invoice Review & Processing
  • Assist with Accounts Payable Problem Resolution

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Strong Organizational skills
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Good Customer Service Skills
  • Ability to Resolve Problems
  • Experience and Working Knowledge of Various PC Applications such as Microsoft Excel
  • Preferred candidate will possess an Accounting/Finance Degree
  • Preferred candidate will possess Accounting & Payroll Experience
  • Preferred candidate will possess proficiency in SAP A/P and General Ledger

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.