Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the worlds leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Our familiar North American consumer tissue brands include Quilted Northern, Angel Soft, Brawny, Sparkle, Mardi Gras, and Vanity Fair, as well as the Dixie brand of disposable cups, plates and cutlery.

We are seeking a proactive, self-driven Financial Analyst to support Operations Leaders at our Alabama River Cellulose Mill located in Perdue Hill, AL. This position is a great role for developing your finance and management skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you provide primary financial support to our pulp and paper mill (month end close, month end reporting, forecasting and cost tracking).

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an understanding of financial analysis and cost accounting, as well as data mining capability with finance tools such as Excel and Access. Key qualities for success will include an inherent high level of integrity, and the effectiveness to communicate within the framework of our operating culture. A Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance is also a minimum requirement.

Responsibilities
Perform financial closing procedures, analysis of results, financial reporting, and completing account reconciliations
Prepare the monthly financial forecast for spending with ownership and input from operations
Assist with capital vs. expense decisions
Prepare investment proposals
Assist with the maintenance and capital annual plan
Play a role performing fixed cost allocations

Education
Bachelor''s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
Undergraduate GPA above 3.0 strongly preferred.

Basic Qualifications
At least two years of experience in a Corporate or Manufacturing accounting environment.
Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word document creation, formatting and editing etc., Excel spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data manipulation/analysis and formulas creation etc, and PowerPoint presentation creation/editing).

Knowledge Skills Abilities
Understanding of Cost Accounting and of a General Ledger.
Conceptual understanding of design and purpose of internal controls.
Financial acumen, basic understanding of how to interpret financial and operating data.
Data mining capability in Microsoft Office Programs.
Basic self-awareness and an understanding of how personal behavior impacts others.
History of treating others with dignity and respect.
Excellent communication skills.
Proactive/self-driven work habits.
Ability to see and implement opportunities for improvement.

We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.