Sr. Accountant/Business Analyst

Sr. Accountant - Business Analyst

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 opportunity: The Accounting Team within the Accounting Operations Group is seeking a Sr. Accountant/Business Analyst in Duluth, GA. This role supports process improvement projects across accounting services and internal business partners.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Support the achievement of operational objectives through the study of business functions, comprehensive information gathering, and evaluation of output requirements and formats.
• Identify, develop, and enhance tools, reports, and metrics that facilitate ongoing performance improvement for the Shared Services team.
• Design workflow charts, process maps, and diagrams by analyzing system capabilities and preparing detailed specifications.
• Document enhanced procedures to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor the progress of improvement projects by tracking activities, resolving issues, publishing periodic progress updates, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational, and related research to inform improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects from inception to completionboth large-scale and smaller assignmentsin alignment with program objectives.
• Perform reviews and analyses of current processes utilizing operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Assess and communicate the financial and operational implications of proposed changes.
• Present data-driven recommendations for change to senior management and actively contribute to the implementation of approved strategies.
• Produce informative, actionable, and repeatable reports that emphasize relevant business trends and improvement opportunities.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business
• Experience with Alteryx, Power Apps, Power Automate, Qlik Analytics, JD Edwards, Hyperion and Blackline preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience with a large company
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills with an emphasis in Excel and Access
• ERP systems experience. Comprehensive understanding of various integrated financial and accounting systems.
• Proactive/self-driven work habits with demonstrated ability to lead change and improve processes.
• Problem-solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to research technical accounting issues, propose solutions and stay on top of the progress until full resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communications capabilities;
• Strong customer service mindset / work collaboratively across the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to multitask
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and integrity to behave in accordance with the Company values and operating principles

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous 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

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

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.