WestRock

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 opportunity:

The Accounting Team within the Accounting Operations Group is seeking a Sr. Accountant/Business Analyst in Duluth, GA. This role supports process improvement projects across accounting services and internal business partners.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Support the achievement of operational objectives through the study of business functions, comprehensive information gathering, and evaluation of output requirements and formats.
• Identify, develop, and enhance tools, reports, and metrics that facilitate ongoing performance improvement for the Shared Services team.
• Design workflow charts, process maps, and diagrams by analyzing system capabilities and preparing detailed specifications.
• Document enhanced procedures to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor the progress of improvement projects by tracking activities, resolving issues, publishing periodic progress updates, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational, and related research to inform improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects from inception to completion—both large-scale and smaller assignments—in alignment with program objectives.
• Perform reviews and analyses of current processes utilizing operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Assess and communicate the financial and operational implications of proposed changes.
• Present data-driven recommendations for change to senior management and actively contribute to the implementation of approved strategies.
• Produce informative, actionable, and repeatable reports that emphasize relevant business trends and improvement opportunities.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• Experience with Alteryx, Power Apps, Power Automate, Qlik Analytics, JD Edwards, Hyperion and Blackline preferred,
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience with a large company
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills with an emphasis in Excel and Access
• ERP systems experience. Comprehensive understanding of various integrated financial and accounting systems.
• Proactive/self-driven work habits with demonstrated ability to lead change and improve processes.
• Problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to research technical accounting issues, propose solutions and stay on top of the progress until full resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities;
• Strong customer service mindset / work collaboratively across the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and integrity to behave in accordance with the Company values and operating principles

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

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.