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Description 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. 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 The General Ledger Accounting Manager will oversee the daily operations of the General Ledger team in a fast-paced Shared Services environment. This role involves ensuring the completeness and accuracy of financial records, managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and providing leadership to the GL team. A successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial reporting and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. Leadership Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results General Ledger Responsible for GL to ensure an accurate and timely financial close Establish and maintain an effective system of financial controls for accounting processes Review of significant customer and vendor contracts for contract terms including revenue recognition, supply agreements and various other contracts with oversight from Sr Director, Operations Accounting to ensure appropriate accounting Develop a detailed understanding of end-to-end processes to ensure appropriate accounting for transactions Driving continuous improvement and process initiatives throughout area of responsibility Other special projects as needed Compliance Recommending proper accounting treatment and work with technical accounting to provide guidance related to new pronouncements or changes Establish and maintain an effective system of financial controls for accounting processes Working with tax, internal and external auditors to complete financial and compliance requirements, as required Key Attributes Process improvement and automation experience and skills Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills Strong understanding of operational and corporate accounting Ability to be agile - shift priorities and manage workload to meet assigned deadlines Extensive knowledge of US GAAP Ability to break down problems and collaborate with others to resolve Strong understanding of critical financial business metrics; ability to develop and leverage data to quantitatively and analytically make business decisions and take smart risks Able to think strategically and act tactically Demonstrated ability to lead in a highly collaborative environment to influence change and core processes High degree of business curiosity; quick learner with a proactive and agile mindset Optimistically looks toward future for opportunities to innovate and improve Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); leading and presenting complex materials for various audiences Demonstrated strong change management skills, aligning and bringing others along What you will need Bachelor's degree in accounting, required Master's degree in accounting, preferred 8+ years of relevant accounting experience Manufacturing