Assistant Controller

Hood Container is seeking an Assistant Controller to support its centralized general accounting in Dalton, Georgia. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional, who can quickly grow into a plant Controller.The position will report to and assist the Controller with all general accounting functions. These functions include, but are not limited to journal entries, monthly closings, financial statements, account receivables (AR) & account payables (AP). The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day accounting operations.The position will be primarily based in Dalton, GA and provide support for Greenville, SC; this position has flexibility with on-site hours and hybrid work. Candidate will need to be willing to travel to Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA as needed. The ideal candidate will be located in/near Dalton, GA.How you will contribute:• Work with local management to learn, develop and understand business objectives• Cross-Train with others to learn and develop operations• Participate in training opportunities to improve awareness of plant analysis and business partnering opportunities, general and plant cost accounting, purchasing and accounts payable• Support month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site(s)• Ability work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant and corporate objectives (multiple locations and job functions)• Develop to manage site profit & loss statement and fill in for Area Controller as needed• Partner with Controller on improving internal controls within finance, accounting, and key support groups• Co-dependently lead projects to improve overall processes for accounting & external departmentsMajor Responsibilities• Oversee and own all aspects of AR/AP processes• Prepare Monthly Financial Reports and related Schedules• Maintain and consolidate Daily and Weekly Sales reporting• Analyze spending variances, contribution, and profitability (trending analysis)• Maintain and reconcile all Balance Sheet GL Accounts• Reconcile Bank Statements• Provide Ad-Hoc Analytical support for the Controller, Regional Controller and Division Site Managers and their staff• Maintain and Balance Payroll Summaries and Statistical data• Participate and provide leadership role in the month end closing processMonth End Accounting Functions• Assist with the preparation, analysis and distribution of Monthly Financial Statements• Reconcile inter-company cash receipts, payables and credit card processing• Maintain and clear inter-company balancing between locations and Corp HQ• Review commission reports and submit for processing• Prepare journal entries for multiple facilities• Maintain multiple accrual files and worksheets that assist/drive the closing process• Assist in other duties assigned by the ControllerBasic Requirement• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance• Three or more years of accounting experience• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, Hlookup, formulas)Knowledge – Skills - Abilities• High level attention to detail• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Highly motivated, proactive, willingness to engage and provide leadership to accounting support staff• Ability work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant and corporate objectives (multiple locations and job functions)• Ability to Multitask and change focus when needed while maintaining strict deadlines• Motivated to increase accounting knowledge and increase impact on the division management• Ability to identify internal control opportunitiesOur Story:Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill to market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation, while operating as a boutique business building close relationships with our customers.Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Our company offers many benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, paid vacation at 1 year of service, and more. New hires are eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of hire date.To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.