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The opportunity:

The Fiber Accounting team is seeking an Accountant to be located at the Atlanta, GA office. This individual will report to the Accounting Manager and will work closely with Divisional, Corporate, Business Unit, plant personnel and other internal customers.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Performs month end close procedures

* Create journal entries and input into JD Edwards accounting system

* Preparing journal entries and account reconciliations

* Preparing and reviewing financial analysis on balance sheet accounts and P&L

* Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors

* Work well in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines

* Perform special accounting projects as assigned

* Provide professional expertise and assistance in the continuous improvement process to enhance transactional processing

* Comply with SOX controls and GAAP to ensure a solid internal control environment

What you need:

Core Competencies:

* Ability to follow and understand established procedures

* Able to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information

* Has initiative to take action, anticipate potential problems and address them early

* Excellent planning and organization skills. Being able to set priorities and schedule activities effectively to ensure timely completion of tasks and responsibilities

* Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities. Communicate daily with all appropriate customers and personnel; complete reports as required on a timely basis

* Ability to work independently in a professional manner with a team commitment

* Communicate with Business Unit personnel and establish relationships necessary for timely resolution of errors and exceptions

* Assist with other areas as required

Qualifications:

* Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting or equivalent Business Degree with preferred 2 years of related professional experience

* Strong analytical mindset and ability required

* Strong organizational and follow-up skills

* Ability to work cross functionally with multiple teams in multiple locations

* Proficiency in use of Microsoft tools with intermediate to advanced Excel Required

* Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities

* Ability to work independently in a professional manner with a team commitment

* Demonstrated understanding of GAAP

* Strong attention to detail

* High comfort level with systems navigation

* JD Edwards & Hyperion experience a plus

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Smurfit WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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.