Position Title:

Financial Analyst - Inventory Accounting

Physical Location:

Corporate Headquarters

Memphis, TN

The Job You Will Perform:

Team of individuals who review and analyze inventory transaction processing for IPG, & GCF at Regional Distribution Centers, Distribution Centers, Ports, and Consignment inventory locations. Working in Finance Global Operations Inventory Accounting provides a high visibility and interaction with various divisions within International Paper.

The general responsibilities for the financial analyst will be to focus on inventory analysis to effectively:

• Maintain accurate and timely accounting and analysis of inventory balances for the regional distribution centers and consignment customer inventories.
• Interact with business unit financials, operations management, and warehouse management to help create business value for customers, the business units and the corporation.
• Support the inventory accounting team to meet the operational goals outlined by the International Paper Agenda.
• Support the team leader and team members to maintain High Performance Work Teams
• Understand the impact of Inventory Accounting operations on the multiple businesses depending on the transactions and information
• Support team lead and the team members in process improvement methodologies to facilitate cost savings and process effectiveness and accuracy.

• Manage operational exceptions for RDCs, Ports, DCs, and Consignment
• Participate with physical inventory reconciliation and analysis
• Manage service calls on inventory status from
  • warehouse locations
  • customer service
  • business unit management
• Perform inventory or account analysis requested by the business groups
• Train new inventory team members on inventory team processes
• Assigned to special projects, as needed

• Participate on the month-end close processes and procedures for 3rd party locations
• Participate on the month-end close processes and procedures for Mills (When Needed)

• Maintain process and procedures manuals for the team
• Records retention

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Education - Bachelor’s Degree (finance and/or accounting major)
• Travel up to 50% for operational reviews, audit reviews, and cross-training
• Working knowledge of internal control concepts, purpose and ability to identify and resolve weaknesses.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• Working knowledge of various PC software and ability to quickly learn new software as required
  • Knowledge of or desire to learn Power BI, RPA and other data analytics tools preferred
  • Knowledge of SAP Financials preferred
  
  

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Flexible/hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PL may vary by experience

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.