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Inventory Accounting Analyst

Inventory Accounting Analyst

International PaperMemphis, Tennessee, USA
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Position Title :

Inventory Accounting Analyst

Pay Rate :

PL varies by experience

65100 - $86800

Multiple factors including Individual experience skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category / Shift : Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location : 6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis TN 38197

The Job You Will Perform :

General Responsibilities :

  • Ensure accurate and timely accounting and analysis of inventory balances for off-site warehouses and consignment customers.
  • Collaborate with business unit finance teams operations management and warehouse personnel to drive business value.
  • Support team goals aligned with the International Paper Agenda.
  • Contribute to a High-Performance Work Team environment.
  • Understand the broader impact of inventory accounting operations across multiple business units.
  • Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency accuracy and effectiveness.

Daily Tasks :

  • Manage operational exceptions for RDCs Ports DCs and consignment customers.
  • Participate in physical inventory reconciliations and analysis (travel required).
  • Responding to inventory-related inquiries from :
  • Warehouse locations
  • Customer service teams
  • Business unit management
  • Conduct inventory and account analyses as requested by business groups.
  • Train new team members on inventory processes.
  • Support special projects as assigned.
  • Assist Accounts Payable with third-party warehouse invoice inquiries and monitor purchase orders.

    • Monthly Tasks :

  • Participate in month-end close processes for third-party locations.
  • Reconcile monthly inventory against third-party warehouse management systems.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts for all Ports DCs and RDCs.

    • Annual Tasks

  • Maintain team process and procedure manuals.
  • Manage records retention.
  • Support LIFO inventory accounting processes.

    • The Qualifications Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring :

  • 3 years of Finance or Accounting experience
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related degree
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% for operational reviews audits and cross-training
  • Strong understanding of internal control principles and ability to identify and resolve control weaknesses.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in PC software with the ability to quickly learn new tools.
  • Experience or interest in Power BI RPA and other data analytics tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with SAP Financials.
  • Preferred competencies :

    • Technical and Functional Expertise Customer Focus Action Orientation Planning and Prioritization Organizational Skills Analytical Thinking Problem Solving and Process Improvement Timely and Quality Decision-Making Perseverance Strong Peer Relationships

    The Benefits You Will Enjoy :

    International Papers GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement plans including Medical Dental Life insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Short-term and Long-term Disability 401(k) Company-funded retirement contributions and Paid Time Off.

    The Culture You Will Experience :

    International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected valued engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness creativity talents experiences and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

    The Company You Will Join :

    International Paper (NYSE : IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis Tennessee USA and EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London UK we employ more than 65000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion.

    Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products diapers feminine care incontinence and other personal care products. Following International Papers strategic review GCF is transitioning to become a standalone company supported by American Industrial Partners positioning us to deliver enhanced value to customers and continue shaping a healthier more sustainable future. Additional information can be found by visiting

    International Paper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin religion age disability marital status veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by law.

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    Required Experience :

    Key Skills

    Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,Data Entry,Compliance,Accounting & Finance,Oracle database,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Communication,External Audit,MySQL,MS SQL,Microsoft offices,Financial statement,ACCA

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 65100 - 86800

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