LEAD ACCOUNTING ANALYST Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Lead Accounting Analyst
Location Atlanta, Georgia, 30328Category Accounting and FinanceJob Id R29125
At Veritiv, we are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our One Team and solve customers’ needs. Our people are our difference; at the heart of everything we do is a team who innovates and activates our global network through exceptional service and expertise. We encourage you to learn about and apply to Veritiv if you seek an inclusive work experience, where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can realize your full potential.

HYBRID ROLE BASED OUT OF OUR ATLANTA OFFICE

Job Purpose:

Our Lead Accounting Analyst will be responsible for Financial Systems Support such as routine daily chart of account maintenance, quarterly patch testing in Oracle Fusion GL, Navision, & other systems support functions. This person will complete work in different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, financial statement consolidation, intercompany eliminations and analysis of financial data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain assigned general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts by reviewing documents to ensure accuracy of information and calculations, preparing supporting schedules, recording appropriate journal entries consistent with US GAAP, and reconciling on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Act as the subject matter expert and demonstrate proficiency of local or US GAAP in assigned accounting area, including technical accounting research and documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of quarterly and annual reporting packages to support SEC filings.
• Ownership of specific optimization initiatives utilizing in house process improvement applications.
• Review financial results for completeness by preparing various reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Support various audits by providing accounting documents, schedules, and other relevant information.
• Develop and implement process improvements to eliminate non-value added tasks.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Other duties may include inventory accounting, preparation of trial balance or financial statements, and cost accounting and bank account reconciliation.
• Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, intercompany accounting and settlement, etc.
• Financial Systems Support – routine daily chart of account maintenance, quarterly patch testing in Oracle Fusion GL and Navision, and other systems support functions as assigned.
• Working knowledge of on-line analytical processing (OLAP) tools such as Hyperion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and update corporate accounting policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Support other functional teams with reporting requirements and ad hoc requests.
• Participate in special projects, including strategic initiatives and M&A activity

Work Experience:

• 5-10 years of related job experience.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – Institute of Management 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, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
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.