Accountant - Inventory Accounting Job at WestRock in Duluth

The Finance and Accounting organization 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. Career Opportunity: Smurfit WestRock is seeking to fill a Staff Accountant-Inventory position. This opportunity will be located in our Duluth, GA office. This is a hybrid role with three to four (3-4) days in the office. The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and will work closely with other colleagues to dramatically improve processes. This is a great position for a professional who enjoys collaborating with others to creatively solve complex issues. How you will impact WestRock: Provide ongoing recommendations in the continuous improvement process Monitor daily/weekly inventory movements relative to warehousing and/or billing Review and reconcile monthly Inventory reports received from third party warehouses Perform inventory valuations, observe physical counts and perpetual inventory reconciliations Inventory Accounting with journal entries preparation/input and balance sheet reconciliations Publish monthly internal management reporting related to warehoused inventory What you need to succeed: Bachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred, not required) Prefer some experience in a manufacturing environment with Inventory and Costing. Advanced Microsoft Office Skills with an emphasis in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.) JD Edwards and/or SAP experience preferred. Comprehensive understanding of various integrated financial and accounting systems. Proactive/self-driven work habits with demonstrated ability to improve processes. Very solid and well proven problem solving/analytical skills. General understanding of FASB and SOX compliance Ability to understand complex processes, document best practices and collaborate with others in new procedure implementation. Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities; must be able to work with individuals at all levels both internally and externally Ability to work collaboratively across the organization Ability to work in a structured, but changing environment Must be flexible and sensitive to meeting deadlines Strong organizational skills and ability to work with moderate supervision. Demonstrates initiative in problem solving 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 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.