Novolex® is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets. 

 

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The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

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The primary responsibility of this position is to be a key member of the financial accounting organization, whose main purpose is to ensure the primary financial statements – income statement, balance sheet and cash flow – are accurately reflecting the results of the company and are published in a timely manner.

Takes a lead role in month / quarter / year-end closing processes to include maintaining and communicating closing schedules with reporting units. This will primarily relate to the Chattanooga production site, but could include others as well. Prepares multiple journal entries required for month / quarter / year-end closing. Also, responsible for directing the preparation of other journal entries by accounting department personnel and ensuring all required entries have been prepared, entered and posted. Requires highly developed general accounting skills in corporate-level accounting and reporting activities. Performs financial analysis of accounting data and transactions to identify significant fluctuations for review and accuracy. Supports the annual financial audit process with external audit teams, and periodic support to bank auditing requests. Prepares account reconciliations and reserve analysis as necessary. Participate in periodic cycle count and physical inventory processes. Assist with root cause investigations and future optimization initiatives. Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders including those on the Financial Planning and Analysis team, as well as those in Operations at the Chattanooga facility. Continuously identifies / implements work process improvements to streamline accounting methods and increase the productivity of the corporate accounting team and global reporting units. Performs special projects and studies on accounting and control matters as requested. All positions within the finance team have a clear, uncompromising responsibility to ensure internal controls and business policies are followed. \n 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA desired Minimum 4 years of accounting experience Previous experience in a manufacturing cost accounting environment – preferably a standard costing environment Strong experience and highly proficient in information technology and financial applications in integrated ERP system; Oracle Hyperion application; requires exceptional Excel knowledge \n

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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