Senior Accountant

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.

What you will do

As the Senior 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.

Month End Closing

• 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

Reporting

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

Controls & Procedures

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

Key Competencies & Attributes

• 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

What you will need

• 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. or 2 or more years with a Big 4 accounting firm
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel knowledge
• CPA preferred
• 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

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.