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.

Job Purpose 

 

The role of the Accounts Payable Analyst involves providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the WestRock organization. Their role is to complete payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices. Accounts Payable Accountant’s responsibilities also highlights the day-to-day management of all payment cycle activities in a timely and efficient manner.

Role Responsibilities 

As a vital team member of the finance team, it’s important that an Accounts Payable job description includes:

Keeping track of all payments and expenditures, including requests from the plants, reminders, invoices, statements, etc.Processing PO and NON-PO invoice including independent proper General Ledger coding selectionMaintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.Pay vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos, issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendmentsVerifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactionsPaying employees by verifying expense reports and preparing payment proposalsRequesting necessary changes; adding new VM records according to the company policyProvide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function in accordance with records retention policies and proceduresPreparing analyses of accounts and producing month-end reportsUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.Continuing to improve the AP processesAudit, process and check travel expenses. Taking an active part in process improvements

 

What you need to be successful:  

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Proven 2-3 years of working experience as accounts payable clerk (or )Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principlesProven ability to calculate, post and  figures and financial recordsData entry skills along with a knack for numbersHands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary softwareProficiency in English and in MS OfficeHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailGood communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.Experience related to AP Essential by Tungsten (KOFAX) software will be a strong asset. 

 

What we offer:

Competitive salary that reflects your skills, competencies, and potentialPrivate medical services through LuxMed, with preferential rates for additional family membersLife insurance coverage with Uniqua, including preferential rates for family membersHoliday pay bonus (Świadczenie urlopowe) to support your time offMulti-Benefit program offering a range of perks and discountsOne additional leave day for every third work anniversary to celebrate your commitmentFree parking space for your convenienceFlexible hybrid work opportunities to support work-life balance

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.