Description & Requirements 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.

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.

 

The Opportunity

The Distribution Segment is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team.  This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of the Distribution Segment’s operations. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a distribution environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently.

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

 

Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations. Perform monthly cost and variance analysis. Complete assigned financial reporting needs.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.

 

What you need to Succeed

 

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Finance/Accounting)Experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.Must be proficient in Alteryx, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.Familiar/comfortable in a distribution environment

 

What we offer

 

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potentialA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.