Accountant Sr

Where you will work

Along the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest lies Spokane, Washington, the headquarters for Clearwater Paper. Boasting over 150 talented employees, our corporate headquarters supports Clearwater Paper’s 8 plants and mills nationwide. Functional support is provided at this location including Human Resources, IT, Finance and Accounting, and Marketing. Our employees engage in meaningful work with fellow team members who have are committed to providing a high-quality product as an essential industry.

Although the work model for this role is "Remote" we will not consider those that live outside of 90 minutes from Spokane, WA. We are not currently offering relocation for this opening.

• Responsible for the proper accounting and month-end closing of specific sections of the general ledger.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in the monthly financial statement close and preparation of various financial statements
• Prepare and post /review journal entries in compliance with GAAP.
• Responsible for specific technical accounting areas such as fixed assets, lease accounting, equity account or others.
• Provide support for internal and external audit requests
• Assist with special projects as needed.

• Responsible for writing queries, creating reports and performing analyses of financial results.
• Research and prepare technical accounting whitepapers, as appropriate given area of specialization

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley procedures and ensure an effective system of internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement standardization and automation of corporate accounting processes.

• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset.
• Able to think strategically and act tactically.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Targeting candidates with 4 or more years of experience in principles of accounting including detailed transactions, posting to leger, account reconciliations and analysis, etc.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Strong accounting and analytical skills and a solid understanding of internal controls and GAAP required.
• Experience using an enterprise accounting system preferred.
• Excellent research and writing skills required.
• Excellent Communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization.
• General Office Conditions
• Long Periods of sitting and viewing a computer monitor

We’re committed to providing an exceptional workplace experience, including a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience among other factors. Benefits are generally available after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan.

Paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

Clearwater Paper does not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and will not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.