Accountant Senior Cost

Where you will work

Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.

Clearwater Paper is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. Following the divestiture of its tissue business in late 2024 and the acquisition of a paperboard facility in Augusta, the company is redefining its identity and market position. We are building a new commercial engine to match our evolving portfolio and growth ambitions. To accomplish our goals, we must drive innovation in product development, refining market segmentation, and building a more integrated commercial organization. Success in this role will require a balance of strategic thinking, operational rigor, and the ability to provide financial models that lead to sound decisions.

Our business thrives on the foundation of our talented team members. Embodying our core values of commitment, collaboration, communication, courage, and character, we foster an environment where every person is safe, respected, and valued. Through community giving, a matching gift program, employee volunteerism, and more, we support the communities where we live and work. For additional information, please visit our website at www.clearwaterpaper.com.

The work model is remote, but we have a preference for those currently living in the Pacific Northwest.

What you will do

As the Senior Cost Accountant, you are responsible for performing complex accounting activities for corporate accounting associated with maintaining ledger accounts, and for developing financial statements and reports for external reporting.

Inventory Costing:

• Understand manufacturing flow and its impact on inventory valuation and costing.
• Maintain accurate cost information for all operating departments (including pulping, paper machines, maintenance, shipping and other).
• Responsible for accounting for inventory valuation
• Working closely with mill operations folks, responsible for the accounting aspects of physical inventory process including reconciliation of outside warehouses
• Working closely with operations, identification of slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory to ensure appropriate inventory reserves.
• Cycle counting completeness and accuracy.

General Ledger:

• Record adjustments in accounting records through routine and non-routine journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations of inventory and various cost accounts in general ledger
• Ensure month-end closing is completed accurately and timely related to assigned areas

Compliance:

• Responsible for audit requests related to inventory including observations, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and price testing for responsible sites inventory.
• Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives to drive change and decision-making, and requests from internal business partners.
• In connection with the Sr Director of Operations Accounting, Implement and maintain cost accounting policies and procedures.

Other:

• Be the accountant on site to provide general accounting direction working closely with general ledger and technical accounting groups.
• Work closely with Operations FP&A to support ongoing cost reduction efforts.
• Assist with annual Fixed Asset certifications at mill sites
• Assist with project accounting including but not limited to CIP and major outages

What You Will Need

• 4-year degree (Accounting, Economics, Finance)
• 3-5 years professional work experience
• CPA/CMA strongly preferred
• 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

Total Rewards Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com.

Clearwater Paper will 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 must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.