Accountant (Hybrid - Kaukauna, WI)

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.

Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!

We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

The Accountant within the Finance Shared Center (FSC) team is responsible for performing a variety of accounting tasks to support the centralized finance operations. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, compliance with internal controls, supports month-end and year-end close activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrives is a fast-paced environment.

Accountant responsibilities include the following:

• Must follow Ahlstroms manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable, to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Process and reconcile general ledger entries, journal entries, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures including accruals and account reconciliations.
• Supports accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and internal controls.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Maintain documentation for audits and support audit requests.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiative within the FSC.
• Record, monitor and track fixed assets
• IFRS 16 – Track leases in Fatman and provide monthly reporting
  
  

Education and experience requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Strong GAAP skills required, familiarity with IFRS a plus
• Previous accounting experience
• Paper industry or manufacturing experience desired
• Strong analytical, financial systems, and communication skills
• Specific knowledge of financial systems: JDE & SAP (experience strongly preferred but not required), HFM, Fatman and Microsoft office tools
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  
  

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.

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