Sr. Accountant - Integration

HYBRID ROLE BASED OUT OF OUR ATLANTA OFFICE

Job Purpose:

Our Senior Corporate Accountant plays a pivotal role in our finance team, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.

Job Responsibilities:

● Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, joint ventures, variance analysis, equity earnings, business combinations, intercompany accounting, etc.
● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
● Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations and other financial information and supporting schedules.
● Act as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility and interact with all levels of management regarding issues related to these specific areas.
● Research and document technical accounting guidance to support management positions, as needed.
● Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
● Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support.
● Collaborate with key business partners and other stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate financial information effectively.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Public accounting firm or publicly traded company experience preferred.
● Support accounting integration activities for acquisitions assigned

● Assist in aligning accounting policies and procedures across new acquisitions to ensure consistency and compliance

● Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner

● Perform financial data migration validation and assist with reconciliations between legacy and new systems

● Execute reconciliation processes to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records

● Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation related to integration activities

● Support the end-of-month (EOM) close process, ensuring assigned tasks are completed accurately and deadlines are met
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills
● Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

● CPA certification or CPA track highly preferred.

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree

● Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.