As the Senior Financial Accountant with Liberty Diversified International, you will be responsible for analyzing, classifying and reviewing both routine and varying degrees of complex accounting transactions and interrelationships with a key focus on Fixed Assets, Leases, Intangibles and Inventory.

This individual will also be responsible for identifying issues and concerns within the scope and complexity of their job in order to bring solutions and recommendations to accounting management. In addition, they will act as project manager and/or technical lead on numerous process improvement projects. This full-time position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and is located at LDI’s headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial accounting in compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies utilizing current best practices to maximize value and efficiency.
• Develop, maintain and implement company policies, standards, operational procedures and work instructions for performing and documenting accounting activities.
• Identify, design and implement process improvements within accounting department at LDI and across LDI’s divisions to increase productivity and engagement.
• Act as a liaison between the LDI’s divisions and the corporate accounting team to leverage support and ensure timely and accurate compliance with corporate policies, reporting, procedures and controls.
• Effectively manage projects including project scope, time, and budget, and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Ability to research and conclude on technical accounting issues
• Become Administrative superuser of the JD Edwards Fixed Asset and Lease System Modules and act as project and/or technical lead on future system upgrades.
• Partner with Engineering department to oversee and manage the fixed asset and lease approval processes.
• Prepare quarterly consolidated fixed asset, lease, and intangible roll forwards and reconciliation review procedures.
• Manage the entire fixed asset and lease processes, from planning/approval stages in SharePoint to the asset’s eventual disposal/termination.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and lease schedules in and outside of the ERP system,
• Oversee fixed asset post implementation audit process and track fixed asset spending in relation to its capital budget and ensure compliance with LDI’s PP&E policy.
• Carry out periodic reviews on intangible asset impairments.
• Partner with Divisions to create processes and procedures to ensure inventory is being recorded properly and in compliance with LDI’s inventory policy.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory organizations and assist in preparation of annual audit and tax filings.
• Conduct trainings and arrange trainings for new and current associates to ensure company policies, operational procedures, standards, controls, and work instructions are understood and followed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Possess strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong knowledge and experience of fixed assets, leases, and general ledger
• Possess strong project management skills
• Ability to learn and navigate effectively in JD Edwards ERP System

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Both public and private accounting experience
• Financial experience in a Manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.