Sr. Anlst, Accountant

Smurfit Westrock•Duluth, GA

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About The Position

Smurfit Westrock’s North America Corrugated Accounting organization is seeking a Senior Accountant, Inventory Accounting, to support inventory accounting activities across corrugated manufacturing operations. The role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inventory-related accounting and reporting while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies. The Senior Accountant contributes to the monthly close, inventory valuation, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support. The position partners with plant finance teams, operations, corporate accounting, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support accurate inventory reporting and effective financial controls. It also supports process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across the inventory accounting organization. The position is located in Duluth, Georgia. Relocation support is not offered. Candidates must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements, including SOX.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must undergo drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer and before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

Support inventory accounting for corrugated plants, covering raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Perform daily reconciliations of in-transit inventory.
Support inventory accruals, including reserves and other inventory-related liabilities.
Monitor inventory balances and investigate unusual fluctuations, aged items, valuation issues, and discrepancies.
Perform inventory analysis and prepare supporting schedules to ensure accurate valuation under U.S. GAAP.
Partner with mill finance and operations teams to understand inventory activity and resolve reporting issues.
Prepare and post journal entries for inventory valuation, accruals, reserves, and other inventory-related transactions.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and promptly investigate reconciling items.
Assist with variance analysis and explain significant inventory and cost fluctuations.
Support management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis requests.
Ensure inventory transactions are recorded in the proper accounting period and comply with cutoff requirements.
Execute internal controls related to inventory accounting and reporting.
Maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations, analyses, and control activities.
Assist with audit schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Support implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and inventory-related process changes.
Assist with special projects and business initiatives affecting inventory accounting.
Participate in inventory process standardization and simplification, data quality improvement, automation and reporting enhancements, and efforts to reduce manual journal entries and reconciliations.
Use financial systems and reporting tools, including KIWI, Amtech, Sage, SAP, JDE, and Blackline.
Partner with KIWI IT and cross-functional teams on system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
Use Alteryx, Power BI, Copilot, and other analytics platforms to improve reporting efficiency and decision-making.
Collaborate with Regional Controllers and the finance team on inventory accounting activities.
Assist with inventory optimization, working capital initiatives, and inventory-related analysis.
Serve as a resource for inventory accounting questions and reporting requirements.
Build cross-functional relationships to improve financial visibility and support operational decision-making.