Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Finance and Accounting organization is a mission and results driven team that operates with a strong sense of collaboration to support the business, while utilizing our technical expertise, as we manage processes to record, reconcile, and report all financial activity of the enterprise. We bring financial context into the picture when partnering with the lines of business, senior and executive management, and our board of directors.

 

The Opportunity

 

The Dublin, GA mill is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the mill’s Finance Team.  This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the mill and corporate internal customers. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a manufacturing/process environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently.

 

This position is located on-site five days a week.

 

Responsibilities

 

Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations. Perform monthly cost and variance analysis. Support and review the accounts payable process. Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs.Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process.Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

 

What you need to Succeed

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration.Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environmentExperienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.A minimum of 2+ years of finance experience. Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus. 

 

What we offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.