Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Smurfit Westrock • West Point, VA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The West Point, VA Mill, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst to join the Mill's Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of both the mill and corporate internal customers. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a manufacturing/process environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently. At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with an Accounting concentration
• Familiar/comfortable in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced with financial analysis and reconciliation processes
• A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Must be proficient in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis
• Support and review the accounts payable process
• Complete assigned mill and corporate financial reporting needs
• Support the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed
• Work in conjunction with Division and Corporate tax teams to identify and track cost improvement opportunities

Benefits

• A culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees