GL Accountant - Ahlstrom : Job Details

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?Purpose of the job To support daily, weekly and monthly activities in SAP, HFM and various aspects of accounting in North America including general ledger accounting, monthly and quarterly closings, financial reporting, light tax reporting and other service center activities as needed. Main responsibility areas

• Prepare various journal entries as required for monthly and quarterly closings for all entities in North America as needed.
• Perform account reconciliations to assist closing of general ledger on a monthly basis and other identified account analyses.
• Perform SAP technical activities as required, i.e., monthly and yearly closing maintenance.
• Prepare various US Census Bureau government surveys as required.
• File monthly sales & use tax for relevant states
• Assist with intercompany payables and receivables with multiple companies, including monthly payments and quarterly reconciliation.
• Perform fixed asset accounting in SAP, including the reconciliation of assets under construction by project along with associated fixed asset and depreciation accounts, monthly depreciation and capitalization of assets.
• Prepares weekly invoicing for sales of scrap, consumption,administrative & ad hoc invoicing
• Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.

Communication (position's responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization) InternallyCommunicates within the Service Center organization in the US and Group Controlling.ExternallyInteract with the Group assigned accounting firm for tax, book and internal audit as necessary.Experience and education (minimum level of knowledge and skills to fulfill one's responsibilities) Work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Previous experience in accounting related functions preferred and a plus in manufacturing.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with management as required.
• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize workload.
• Ability to make decisions in absence of supervision within the field of expertise.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• SAP and/or ERP system experience preferred.
• Organizational skills with the to be able to work in a fast paced environment

Formal educationBachelor's degreeRequired competencies

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable a plus
• Strong Analytical skills
• Experience in financial reporting

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. About Us.Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com