Position Title: 

Maintenance Cost Analyst

Pay Rate:

$61,600 – 82,100 (PL will vary based on experience)

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

Category:

Salary full-time (non-exempt)

Physical Location:

International Paper – Flint River Mill

2449 Stagecoach Rd

Oglethorpe, GA 31068

This position reports to the Mill Maintenance Manager.

The Maintenance Cost Analyst is responsible for a variety of routine and some non-routine clerical/accounting functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or a related financial area.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Perform daily maintenance financial activities of the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Assist in other maintenance accounting duties such as balancing books, processing payments, and reconciling freight.
• Local Reporting (Daily). Prepare, Review and Investigate prior to distribution.
• Maintains conformance to internal control systems.
• Completes monthly closing entries and reconciliations.
• Responsible for month end closing activities to support Finance, including: Intercompany  Accounting, Reclassification entries, balance sheet review, and other month end support including P & L review. Understands the P & L and Balance Sheet.
• Reviews corporate entries for accuracy, and provides documentation to corporate Finance team to support entries.
• Responsible for Key Metrics Tracking and Upload for month end activities.
• Contacting other departments and/or outside agencies to resolve problems.
• Assisting in budgeting preparation and control activities.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with external and internal customers.
• Must be able to identify and surface issues, including variances that do not meet standard practices.
• A/P – limited Processing, NOPO Web, Freight/Utility Invoices. Purchase Order go to for direction on problem resolution. Purchasing Card/Website Purchasing.
• All other duties assigned.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Two to three years accounting experience or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, and speaking) required. Must be a team player.
• Attention to detail, and ability to analyze, problem solve and make good decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Excellent time management skills, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to handle details accurately.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Competencies:
  • Action Oriented
  • Priority Setting
  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Customer Focused
  • Self-Motivated
  • Innovative
  • Open minded-ability to accept and work through change

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

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. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly 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 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

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.