Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Lawrence Paper Company Location:?Lawrence, KS With more than 140 years of experience producing paper and corrugated boxes for industrial and retail use and fulfilling packaging services across the Midwest,?Lawrence Paper Company invites you to help write the future of our storied past. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated and dependable Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. Responsibilities Work with business partners, internal and external, to ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and controls. Assisting with month-end close by preparing journal entries, creating schedules, and analyzing variances. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting. Maintaining accurate product costs and estimating rates. Track manufacturing variances and have a solid understanding of inventory movements and accuracy. Analyzing cost records in a job cost environment. Analyzing financial statements and understand where variances may exist. Assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting for internal and external sources. Preparing documentation for external auditors. Recommending ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue. Requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar business field required. Manufacturing experience highly desired, but not required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work efficiently and effectively with little supervision required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel. Team player with the willingness to interact with all levels of the organization. Benefits Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance FREE $10,000 Life & AD&D Insurance Additional Life Insurance (Self, Spouse, and Children) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401k with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match Eight Paid Holidays Front-loaded Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Salary Continuation Discount Programs (Local and Corporate) Lawrence Paper Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Wage information provided in this posting is an estimate and may vary based on experience, location, and internal equity. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan rules. The job description outlined in this posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support business operations. Work hours, shifts, and scheduling needs listed in this posting are subject to change based on the operational needs. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include background checks, drug testing, reference checks, and verification of credentials, in accordance with company policy and state/federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Lawrence Paper Company