Senior Financial Analyst, Manufacturing

This position will perform financial analysis and general accounting functions for a ProAmpac sector. This position will work closely with the Financial Operations team across the sector. Major areas of responsibility will be consolidating and reporting of monthly results, perform monthly closing activities for head office and corporate controllers’ group, perform supplier rebate entry. This position will report directly to the Finance Operations DirectorEssential Duties And TasksTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Support basic accounting functions (account reconciliation, journal entries, Head Office P&Ls month end closeActual Report maintenance and roll-forwardLead quarterly Bad Debt and Obsolete Inventory processAssist on Chargeback entries (Medical / Dental / Workers compensation and any other centralized accounting entries)Assist Head office teams in all accounting related activities (coding invoices, managing R&D invoicing)Support procurement activities: monthly tracking and reporting of supplier rebatesAd-Hoc operations finance hub projects (i.e. R&D Credits, Safety Awards, etc.)Assist Hub accountants and work in parallel with Corporate Controller to determine efficiencies, if requiredTake over from a colleague in case of absenceOther duties as assigned.Qualifications, Education And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.3-5 + years of experience in accounting, month end closingSolid understanding of GAAPExperience in general accountingProficient in the use of computer hardware, spreadsheets, and wordSolid working knowledge of financial processes and related manufacturing.Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Teams and Outlook.Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establish priorities to meet deadlines.Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations)Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.Self-confident, self-motivated, polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.Chicagoland area preferred.Key CompetenciesEthical ConductProblem Solving/ AnalysisTechnical CapacityCommunication ProficiencyLeverages Business AcumenFinancial ManagementPerformance ManagementPersonal EffectivenessWork EnvironmentWork primarily in a climate controlled indoor environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. Hearing protection, safety shoes and vision protection as required.This role operates in a professional office environment that may have some exposure to a manufacturing environment. Employee is rarely exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemicals, airborne dust, moving mechanical parts, high noise levels and hot/humid environmental conditions in the manufacturing area.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and printers. Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to type, hold, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Other DutiesAlways take ownership and be accountable for your actions. This job description is a tool for you to follow while at ProAmpac. Other job duties may be assigned to you, this outline is not to be considered a detailed description and you may have other duties/projects assigned to meet business needs. Good and reliable attendance, positive attitude and at or above job specific metrics and/or goals will reflect on your annual review. Always take ownership of your job and team.#CORP