Accountant Job at Smurfit Westrock plc in Atlanta

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The opportunity:

Join the Smurfit Westrock Fiber Supply Accounting team as an Accountant at our corporate office. This role requires a hybrid work schedule, with at least three days per week onsite and two days working remotely. You will report to the Accounting Manager and collaborate with divisional, corporate, and business unit personnel at the plants, as well as third-party IT developers and other internal customers. Individuals with experience working in a manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply.

How you will impact WestRock:

- Execute month-end close procedures.

- Create, analyze, and input journal entries into the JD Edwards accounting system.

- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

- Validate, value, and reconcile physical inventory.

- Prepare and review financial analyses on balance sheet accounts and P&L.

- Contribute consistently to system replacement projects through meetings, user acceptance testing, and end-user support.

- Thrive in a dynamic environment with stringent deadlines.

- Undertake special accounting projects as assigned.

- Provide expertise and assistance in continuous improvement processes to enhance transactional processing.

- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and GAAP for a robust internal control environment.

- Support the Accounting Management team in the month-end process and account code setup in the procurement system.

understanding their impact on plant accounting.

- Assist business unit personnel and troubleshoot processes to ensure accurate accounting impact.

- Fully understand the month-end inventory closing process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

What you need to succeed:

Core Competencies:

- Ability to follow and understand established procedures.

- Quick response to changing demands, processes, and updated information.

- Initiative to act and address potential problems early.

- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and schedule activities effectively.

- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

- Ability to work independently with a commitment to teamwork.

- Establish relationships with business unit personnel for timely resolution of errors and exceptions.

- Assist with other areas as required.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Strong analytical mindset and organizational skills.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams in various locations.

- Proficiency in Microsoft tools, with advanced Excel skills required.

- Demonstrated understanding of GAAP.

- Strong attention to detail and comfort with systems navigation.

- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment interacting with plant or distribution personnel.

- Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion, and LIMS is a plus.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing and Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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