Shared Services Accountant

About the Role

Reporting to the Shared Services Team Lead, this role is responsible for the monthly review and analysis of assigned plants within Sonoco.

Key Responsibilities

• Review monthly operating statements and balance sheets for reasonableness, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and identify variances, trends, and potential issues.
• Promote strong internal controls and monitor effectiveness.
• Serve as a liaison between the onshore and offshore shared services general ledger teams and the divisions.
• Work to standardize processes and procedures.
• Stay current on accounting and system updates.
• Provide assistance, training, and guidance to the offshore team as needed.
• Reconcile certain general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and enter journals for operating expenses, statistical data, and accruals.
• Provide world-class service to internal and external customers while maintaining effective communication and promoting process improvements.
• Utilize financial systems and maintain technical skills.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing tasks as assigned.
• Assist Corporate Departments and/or Divisions with activities such as internal audits, governmental reporting, and intercompany invoicing.
• Prepare bank reconciliations as assigned.
• Prepare corporate department and/or plant fixed cost budgets as assigned.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Assist with resolving open items on various reconciliations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of GAAP principles and their application.
• Utilization of financial systems including Microsoft Office, Oracle EBS & ERP, and OneStream.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred), Finance, or Business Administration.
• MBA/MAcc preferred.
• CPA or CMA a plus.
• Previous work experience in accounting (professional or internship) required.