Accountant Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Join Smurfit Westrock as an Accountant at our corporate office in Atlanta. Execute month-end close procedures, input journal entries, reconcile physical inventory, and support system replacement projects. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5+ years of experience, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. Competitive salary and training opportunities offered. Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity and inclusion.
Job Description
Job
ID ATR50907
Posting Job Title Accountant
Locations GA Atlanta Headquarters
Employment Type Full Time
Date Posted 23-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 opportunity:
Join the Smurfit Westrock Fiber Supply Accounting team as an Accountant at our corporate office. This role requires a hybrid work schedule, with at least three days per week onsite and two days working remotely. You will report to the Accounting Manager and collaborate with divisional, corporate, and business unit personnel, as well as third-party IT developers and other internal customers.
How you will impact
WestRock:
- Execute month-end close procedures.
- Create, analyze, and input journal entries into the JD Edwards accounting system.
- Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Validate, value, and reconcile physical inventory.
- Prepare and review financial analyses on balance sheet accounts and P&L.
- Contribute consistently to system replacement projects through meetings, user acceptance testing, and end-user support.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment with stringent deadlines.
- Undertake special accounting projects as assigned.
- Provide expertise and assistance in continuous improvement processes to enhance transactional processing.
- Ensurepliance with SOX controls and GAAP for a robust internal control environment.
- Support the Accounting Management team in the month-end process and account code setup in the LIMS procurement system.
- Possess full knowledge of the LIMS procurement system and Weigh Wiz scale system, understanding their impact on plant accounting.
- Assist business unit personnel and troubleshoot LIMS-related processes to ensure accurate accounting impact.
- Fully understand the month-end inventory closing process, ensuring accuracy andpleteness.
What you need to succeed:
Core Competencies:
- Ability to follow and understand established procedures.
- Quick response to changing demands, processes, and updated information.
- Initiative to act and address potential problems early.
- Excellent planning andanizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and schedule activities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbalmunication capabilities.
- Ability to work independently with amitment to teamwork.
- Establish relationships with business unit personnel for timely resolution of errors and exceptions.
- Assist with other areas as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience or an equivalentbination of education and experience.
- Strong analytical mindset andanizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams in various locations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft tools, with advanced Excel skills required.
- Demonstrated understanding of GAAP.
- Strong attention to detail andfort with systems navigation.
- Experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion, and LIMS is a plus.
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.
Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employermitted to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans. 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.