Job Information
WestRock Company Accountant in Duluth, Georgia
The opportunity:
The Fiber Accounting team is seeking an Accountant to be located at the North Park Atlanta office. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and will work closely with divisional, corporate, business unit owners, plant personnel and other internal customers.
How you will impact WestRock:
Performs month end close procedures
Create journal entries and input into JD Edwards accounting system
Preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
Preparing and reviewing financial analysis on balance sheet accounts and P&L
Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors
Work well in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Perform special accounting projects as assigned
Provide professional expertise and assistance in the continuous improvement process to enhance transactional processing
Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control environment
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or other business-related major
1 to 2 years of accounting or financial analyst experience
Proficiency in use of Microsoft tools with intermediate to advanced Excel Required
Ability to follow and understand established procedures
Able to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Has initiative to act, anticipate potential problems and address them early
Excellent planning and organization skills. Being able to set priorities and schedule activities effectively to ensure timely completion of tasks and responsibilities
Strong people skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities. Communicate daily with all appropriate customers and personnel; complete reports as required on a timely basis
Ability to work independently in a professional manner with a team commitment and follow-up skills
Demonstrated understanding of GAAP
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 (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.
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.
