Accountant - Corporate Controllership

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

The Accountant will report directly to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller and will play a key role within the Controllership and broader finance organization. This position is responsible for supporting Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidation team and process on a monthly and quarterly basis to deliver accurate and timely financial statements of a $5+ billion publicly traded organization.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist and coordinates the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and worldwide consolidation of actuals, including the submission of monthly financial information and reporting schedules from the business units.
• Assist the consolidation procedures, including investigation and clearing of inter-company balances as needed.
• Assist in compilation of consolidated balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and other executive reporting schedules.
• Aid with the review of the 10-Q/10-K, and review of audit committee materials.
• Assist of the preparation of the periodic financial presentations for the CFO (earnings conference calls, Board meetings, internal management presentations, etc.).
• Assist Corporate Balance sheet flux analysis quarterly.
• Assist with system transformation, and process improvement projects as sponsored by the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.
• Assist with governance over organizational structure and general ledger account changes.
• Prepare and manage quarterly Government Surveys
• Assist with Quarterly/ Annual Audit deliverables.
• Assist and prepare with LIFO and Proft reserve accrual analysis.
• Provide ad hoc Financial analysis and reporting as needed.

This position can be remote, hybrid or onsite. Our preference is for onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and may also be considered for our Charlotte, NC office. We are close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC).

We’d love to hear from you if:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of financial accounting / reporting with a balance of external reporting and operational analysis, preferably within or associated with publicly traded multinational manufacturing companies.
• Solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
• Strong systems skills preferred (e.g., OneStream, Oracle Finance, supporting data warehouse systems, etc.).
• Keen eye for accuracy and a solid understanding of accounting principles and a desire to contribute to a dynamic team. 
• Proficiency with excel and other Microsoft Office products with ability to retrieve data, manipulate such data and create useful analytical information.
• Experience performing complex consolidations of global businesses preferred and strong GAAP understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Transformative, process oriented and forward-thinking mindset.

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from:

Accountant I: $51,040 - $57,420

Accountant II: $64,880 - $72,990

Accountant III: $74,000 - $83,250

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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.