Finance and Accounting Intern (Macon, GA, US, 31206)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Position Scope:

We offer a paid internship to dynamic future leaders who aspire to pursue a career in Finance and/or Accounting. The role provides an opportunity to test analytical skills while actively contributing to critical finance & accounting processes, interact with colleagues and get exposure to our leadership team at the Macon Paperboard Manufacturing Facility.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for assisting with the financial close process to ensure a timely close, including but not limited to, preparation of month end journal entries and Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Work with operations and maintenance to perform inventories
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting including analysis to support and identify opportunities and/or focus areas within the facility
• Assist in establishing and monitoring internal controls to identify problem areas, determine actions required to improve operating program effectiveness, and ensure and maintain the integrity of financial and accounting information
• Handle confidential information ethically, with integrity, and the highest degree of confidentiality
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

Skills:

• Highly motivated Master/Bachelor student with emphasis on Finance/Accounting, Economics
• An excellent command of spoken and written English
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills
• Exposure to GAAP and ability to apply GPI Policies

Schedule:

• 8-hour M-F; occasional overtime
• Occasional travel

Physical:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
• Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.