Staff Accountant at Greif Packaging LLC in Delaware, Ohio

Job Description:

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Assists in the preparation of both internal and external reporting documents.  Works on the formal documentation of accounting policies and procedures, and provides other support to the central financial accounting group as necessary.  May administer credit and collection activity within assigned area of responsibility/portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Complies with all local, state, federal and government accounting and financial regulations.


• Compiles, analyzes, and reports financial data. Creates periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.


• Presents data to managers, investors, and other entities.


• Assists with preparing and monitoring budgets.


• Maintains and reconciles balance sheet and general ledger accounts.


• Assists with annual audit preparations. Investigates and resolves audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.


• Contributes to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.  Documents and puts into practice new generally accepted accounting principles.


• Assists management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.


• Assists in monthly and quarterly closings of accounts.


• Performs financial analysis of the monthly, quarterly and annual results.


• Evaluates and re-evaluates new and existing customers’ creditworthiness, establishing credit limits and guidelines within assigned levels of approval and ensures credit lines are consistent with customers product requirements and financial capabilities. 


• Takes appropriate action on collection and delinquency accounts for larger customers, strategic accounts and broader regions.


• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 

• Typically possesses a Bachelors degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of experience.  

Knowledge and Skills 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).


• Strong understanding of the accounting field.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work effectively, independently and in a team environment.

At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.