Georgia Pacific

Accountant Assistant

Your Job

GP Recycling is seeking an Accounting Assistant in Dothan, Alabama. This individual will add value by being willing to work in different environments providing clerical and analytical support in the areas of accounting and customer service. The ideal candidate must possess strong Internal Financial Control values, good attention to detail, show initiative, be an active learner, be open to change, a team player, and a highly motivated individual willing to work in a fast-paced environment.

Our Team

For more than 40 years, GP Recycling has been at the forefront of the recycling industry, significantly reducing the amount of materials sent to landfills so they can become new products that we use every day. Our Accounting Assistants are a vital part of our business. We offer a competitive hourly rate and benefits with flexible start times and lunch options. Check us out!

Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products. You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware. Georgia-Pacific LLC is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc.– the largest privately held company in the United States.

What You Will Do

  • Accounts payable/receivable exceptions processing
  • Resolution of customer inquiries (research and produce accurate and timely support)
  • Transaction processing to produce payments/invoices
  • Assisting on cash and account reconciliations

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Accounts Payable / Invoice processing experience
  • Experience using Microsoft Office or Office 365 (including: Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Customer service experience supporting internal and external customers

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • Solid understanding of overall Accounting functions (General Ledger, Intercompany Transactions, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries and Month-End close)
  • Experience processing freight transactions

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day –to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Accounting/Auditing and Finance
  • Industries

    Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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