Accounts Receivable Analyst Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

Tallo's Job Summary: The Accounts Receivable Analyst role at Smurfit Westrock involves managing non-standard aged transactions, conducting root cause analysis, and driving working capital optimization. Responsibilities include monitoring AR aging, collaborating with business partners, analyzing data, and making recommendations to reduce exposure risk. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree, 5+ years of AR experience, and strong analytical skills. Salary is competitive with training and development opportunities provided.

Company:
WestRock
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Job

ID ATR50830

Posting Job Title Accounts Receivable Analyst
Locations GA Duluth
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 18-Apr-2025
Relocation Support No
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 d 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 Accountinganization 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 AR Analyst will actively manage an A/R portfolio of non-standardplex aged transactions and focus on root cause analysis, identification, and resolution to drive working capital and customer payment performance optimization. This role handles significant high volumes of transactions which require fast decision making and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision. This is a critical role in reducing Accounts Receivable exposure by ensuring assigned portfolio is proactively monitored, and issue resolution efforts are prompt, effective and according topany policy and procedures. This role is responsible for supporting and reporting key performance indicators as well as supporting the development and execution of Invoice to Cash operation strategies, projects, and initiatives. The AR Analyst is ultimately tasked with driving and reporting on the reduction of thepany’s exposure risk within acceptable levels. The ideal candidate demonstrates amitment to excellence, initiative, innovation, adaptability, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively monitor AR aging for assigned accounts and take ownership by systemically reviewing, escalating, and triaging vendor discrepancies and follow-through to resolution, including executive-levelmunication
Collaborate with and influence upstream business partners to resolveplex problems & escalations and drive to resolution. Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with internal/external stakeholders to help maximize performance, quality, and service.
Interact professionally and to a high degree of integrity with internal/external stakeholders and at allanizational levels. Analyze data and information quickly and proficiently leveraging data from numerous databases and internal tools to perform reporting and analysis.
Evaluate accounts for risk of non-collection and make rmendations to management & credit team for credit hold, payment plans or bad debt reserves.
Initiate and lead a collaborative and coordinated effort with business partners to address collection issues, barriers and escalations driving towards a timely resolution.
Lead efforts to dive deep into customer account data, drive process improvements, standardize processes, and eliminate root-cause issues.
Support the execution of special projects and ad-hoc analyses as requested by management or based on need within theanization within defined timelines.
Continuously develop and enhance skills through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Subject Matter Expert for critical department processes.
Relevant Education and/or Requirements for this role include:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 5+ years prior experience working in AR, Accounting, Finance, or similar function within Order to Cash.
Minimum 5+ years of experience working with large corporate ERP (JDE or SAP experience preferred).
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, xlookup, pivot tables) & proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with reporting/analytic software preferred (Qlik, Alteryx, PowerBI).
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal,anizational, and written/verbalmunication skills with ability to work independently.
Strong understanding of Order to Cash transaction lifecycle.
General understanding of SOX audit requirements in a publicly tradedpany.
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,petencies, and potential
A career with a global packagingpany w 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.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce w 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.

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