Associated Packaging, Inc.

Principal Accountant, General Ledger

Associated Packaging, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Gallatin • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
  • Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Maintain the general ledger structure, including chart of accounts and financial coding integrity
  • Review and analyze account activity, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues proactively
  • Prepare internal financial statements, management reports, and year-end audit schedules
  • Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audit procedures
  • Interpret and apply GAAP and internal accounting policies; perform research as needed
  • Support the Controller with technical accounting matters and policy development
  • Track and maintain a schedule of all estimated tax payments for federal, state, and local jurisdictions
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of estimated payments, extensions, and related filings
  • Complete and update the tax apportionment table used for state income/franchise tax allocations
  • Reconcile estimated tax payments to general ledger accounts and tax schedules
  • Partner with external tax advisors to provide requested schedules, trial balances, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Payroll, and Operations to ensure accurate and consistent financial data
  • Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP accounting modules and system controls
  • Develop, maintain, and improve internal accounting processes, SOPs, and controls
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives providing recommendations for efficiencies, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Select tools, techniques, and approaches for work assignments and projects
  • Assist with other accounting-related tasks and special projects as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
  • CPA or CMA strongly preferred
  • 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience required
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
  • Ability to write reports, prepare schedules, and maintain accurate work papers
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k matching
  • PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Premium benefits package

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
journal entriesaccrualsaccount reconciliationsGAAPtax apportionmentfinancial statementsmanagement reportsERP systemsprocess improvementfinancial coding
Soft skills
problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationattention to detailproactive approachorganizational skillsleadershipanalytical skillstime managementadaptability
Certifications
CPACMA