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The opportunity:

We are looking for a Sr. Coord, Freight Accounts Payable, who will be responsible for daily research and resolve freight payment questions & issues regarding in-process invoices, rates, aged bills, etc. from carriers, Cass (WestRock\u2019s Freight audit & Pay 3rd party provider), OTM, JDE, SAP, and sites to validate and process invoices.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Provide support to the business and carriers on overall freight audit & payment invoice processes

* Review 3rd party FAP providers\u2019 exception reports overall and by plant to review spikes, obtain supporting info, and resolve

* Monitor, manage, & resolve freight payment issues from the group Freight Payment email boxes

* Identify patterns/trends and resolve with applicable parties

* Monitor and research root cause of rating errors on manufacturing systems including AS400, 3PL FAP providers\u2019 systems, TMS systems, Transportation database, and file

* Process accessorial invoices in our Transportation Management System, OTM

* Monitor& resolve freight payment inquiries

* Assist process improvement initiatives

* Assist in ensuring Service Level Agreements are met

* Work as needed with Corporate Freight Accounting

What you need to succeed:

* Bachelor\u2019s Degree

* Minimum of 2+ years relevant experience in freight payment or financial and transportation

* Excellent attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize work

* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

* Excellent problem solving and process improvement skills

* Must be a strong team player and be able to work independently

* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Must have ability to multi-task and an aptitude for processes

* Display a sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment

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.

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.