Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Sr. Administrative Assistant for our Leaf River Cellulose facility in New Augusta, MS! This role involves directly reporting to the General Manager of the Old Augusta Railroad. You will be responsible for managing the operational and accounting functions for Old Augusta Railroad, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Additionally, you will have the duty to support Leaf River Cellulose's Supply Chain by delivering accurate and timely analysis to aid in optimizing the Supply Chain functions. Our culture is defined by the Principle Based Management™ philosophy which guides everyday decision-making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.
Our Team
Leaf River, situated in the core of South Mississippi and merely 20 miles from Hattiesburg, boasts a dedicated workforce of approximately 320 employees. For 40 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Our products include chemical cellulose, custom fibers, and nonwoven materials that are used in products such as diapers, baby wipes and coffee filters. As one of four mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com.
What You Will Do
- Utilize organizational and prioritization skills to oversee general accounting duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, month end closing, demurrage charges and back charging cost centers and monitor waybill settlements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to government rules and regulations through proper compliance documentation.
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Conduct audits of rail invoices to ensure accuracy of railroad billing.
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Maintain personnel documentation and files monthly and annually in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation.
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Maintain personnel documentation for exams including Conductor Certification and Engineer Certification.
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Establish and maintain inventory, routes, rates, and fuel surcharges through the use of the Wabtec Railconnect and Yard Management systems.
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Coordinate train movements with Class 1 Railroad as required.
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Coordinate maintenance and maintain records for railcar repair.
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Communicate both verbally and in writing, articulating ideas across various departments and teams.
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Work independently and collaboratively in a team setting across the organization and with outside agencies.
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Respond promptly to customer needs and seek customer feedback to improve customer service.
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Grow professionally through training and development opportunities.
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Showcase strategic thinking by adeptly solving problems, taking into account the broader business implications of decisions, and employing the 'stop, think, and ask' approach to ensure thoughtful and informed action.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience in a business administration, finance, supply chain, procurement, or administrative role.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software to include, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
What Will Put You Ahead
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
- Experience/Knowledge of Railroad operations including Interline Settlement System, Railroad & Car Hire Accounting.
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Experience/Knowledge of financial concepts, discounted cash flow models, and statistical analysis
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Who We Are
As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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