Sr. Accountant

WestRock Company • Atlanta, GA • 22h ago

The opportunity:

The regional home office accounting function for the North America segment of SW is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the preparation of monthly general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and internal management reporting for the region. This role reports to the Senior Manager, North America Regional Accounting and works closely with cross-functional stakeholders from Accounting Operations, FP&A, Tax, and Legal departments. Home office accounting covers topics such as restructuring/M&A activity, environmental and legal reserves, corporate provisions, and management fees. This critical position is highly visible to front-line leadership and plays an integral role in facilitating the submission of key financial results to management.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Prepare the monthly exceptional costs reporting package which captures the financial impact of organizational changes such as integration, plant closures and other restructuring activities. This includes gathering and analyzing data related to various restructuring initiatives, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and presenting clear, concise reports to management.

Perform corporate allocations involving the calculation and distribution of management fees to various divisional and plant-level cost centers. Detailed analysis and collaboration with divisional teams are required to ensure charges are appropriately allocated based on the methodologies determined by management.

Prepare environmental reserve liability analysis through assessment of potential financial exposures related to environmental obligations, review supporting documentation, validate assumptions, and work with legal and operational teams to ensure reserves are appropriately reported.

Assist with the overall month-end consolidation process, bringing together financial results from multiple divisions and entities. Responsibilities include verifying intercompany eliminations, reconciling balances, and preparing consolidation entries. This role requires a thorough understanding of consolidation systems, including Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and JD Edwards, to ensure seamless integration and reporting.

Liaison with divisional reporting teams as a key point of contact, responsible for answering technical accounting questions, providing guidance on reporting requirements, and facilitating the flow of information between divisions and the home office. This requires excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of company policies and accounting principles.

Identify and implement enhancements to the consolidation process. This involves assessing current workflows, recommending automation or efficiency measures, and collaborating with IT and business partners to execute improvements.

Partner with the Financial Technology team and the Consolidations department to communicate system issues, coordinate troubleshooting efforts, and support upgrades or changes to key financial systems such as HFM and JD Edwards. This ensures uninterrupted consolidation processes and timely resolution of technical challenges.

Assist in the audit process by preparing schedules, compiling data, and facilitating communication with both internal and external auditors. Ensure timely responses to audit queries, maintain audit documentation, and support walk-throughs of key financial processes.

Maintain effective internal controls over relevant financial reporting processes by regularly reviewing the design, documentation, and operation of controls, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing changes as needed.

Support the maintenance of a global chart of accounts that aligns with company reporting needs, including updating account structures, coordinating with divisions on changes, and ensuring consistency for consolidated reporting.

Interact directly with senior leadership, presenting findings, making recommendations, and supporting strategic initiatives. Professionalism, business acumen, and the ability to communicate complex financial topics in an accessible manner are critical.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.

5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or auditing; ideally within a corporate and/or home office environment.

Strong understanding of consolidation, financial analysis, and reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS).

Proficiency with financial systems such as Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and JD Edwards; advanced Excel skills required.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Experience with internal controls, audit support, and process improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior leadership.

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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