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Technical Accounting Lead

Sonoco

Hartsville, South Carolina

Job description

Overview

In this role you will drive technical accounting analysis and policy in a leading packaging company. You'll partner with business leaders to interpret US GAAP and SEC requirements, and guide policy across the organization. You'll manage impairment analyses, acquisitions-related accounting, and external reporting, influencing governance and compliance. The position offers cross-functional impact, growth opportunities, and exposure to senior leadership in a dynamic environment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Wellbeing resources and EAP
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Insurance plans (life, accident, disability)
  • Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
  • Identify and assess technical accounting issues in complex transactions and prepare memorandums
  • Collaborate with business leaders to provide accounting guidance
  • Maintain and refine the Company's written accounting policies and guidance
  • Monitor changes in accounting standards, SEC guidance, and PCAOB regulations
  • Lead impact analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements
  • Research and resolve technical issues with external auditors
  • Support external reporting to ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures
  • Assist with internal and external audits and information requests
  • Support pre- and post-close deal activities (acquisitions/dispositions) with Corporate Development and external consultants on purchase price accounting
  • Lead annual impairment analyses for assets (goodwill, PP&E, leases, intangibles, JVs, cost method investments)
  • Organize enterprise-wide quarterly trainings on US GAAP, internal controls, and SEC matters
  • Perform other duties as needed
Key requirements
  • 9-12+ years of experience, including 4-6 years in public accounting
  • CPA required; Big 4 experience strongly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP technical accounting areas
  • Effective communication, planning, and leadership skills
  • Strong project management abilities
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, collaborative environment
  • Willingness to travel
  • Accomplished multitasking skills
  • communicative
  • leadership
  • planning
  • US GAAP expertise
  • policy development and application
  • impairment analysis

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