PaperlinX North America

The Situation

PaperlinX North America is a multidimensional fine paper merchant and distributor serving a variety of printers and end users of paper and graphic supplies throughout the continent. Together with its Australian parent, PaperlinX North America is now part of a global merchanting network that is the largest exclusive fine paper distribution company in the world. The company and employees are deeply committed to the organization's success. This is highlighted by the average tenure of employees which range up to 45 years.

The Finance Department is a tenured team-oriented, collaborative and integrative organization. They recently had a departure of a team member and are currently seeking a Management Accountant who shares the same values to join their team of finance professionals in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

The Position

The Management Accountant will join a team of highly professional and experienced finance professionals. He or she will be called on to support team members in analyzing and interpreting the financial information that corporate executives need to make sound business decisions.

The Management Accountant will participate in such activities as preparing financial reports including management, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities. He or she will be responsible for month-end close of regional locations, management reporting, sales and property tax returns, insurance information reporting, cash reconciliation and compliance reporting.

The Organization

With global headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, PaperlinX operates regional management teams in Melbourne, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Singapore. PaperlinX employs 7199 people in 26 countries and is in the top 200 public companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol 'PPX'.

PaperlinX aims to be an employer of choice, recruiting talent of the highest caliber. The company is committed to selecting and evaluating candidates based on merit.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who wants to, and can, deliver at an extraordinary level of speed and excellence, without a driving ambition to climb the ranks of seniority.

The successful candidate has a background in accounting, is passionate about numbers, efficient and reliable, and is driven by collaborating with others in order to stimulate business success.

The Opportunity

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to demonstrate his or her accounting expertise, while collaborating closely with others in their organization. Due to the continual growth of the organization, coupled with the strategic investments being made in various key areas, a fertile landscape is provided for the accounting professional who is looking for a place to contribute and share in the future success of the organization and enjoy a long-term professional home.

The Compensation

PaperlinX seeks to attract, reward and retain the best employees through a salary plan that is competitive with the market place and rewarding for organizational and individual performance. As well, the company offers a generous and competitive benefits package.