Accounting Admin

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The Opportunity The Accounting Admin supports daily accounting operations by processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, maintaining financial records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and SOX-compliant accounting activities while supporting overall business operations. How you will impact WestRock: Perform Accounts Payable (AP) functions for the Conover facility, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and vendors are paid in accordance with established payment terms. Perform and verify three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and supplier invoices to ensure accurate payment authorization and compliance with company controls. Expedite high-priority requests with a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and follow-through to completion. Process vendor set up and maintenance requests, ensuring accurate supplier information within company systems. Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier inquiries, resolving issues in a timely and professional manner. Investigate and resolve automatic voucher match exceptions and invoice discrepancies to support timely and accurate payment processing. Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Operations, and other internal departments on ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives. Support Accounts Receivable (AR) activities, including daily sales reporting, cash application, reconciliation, and customer-related transactions. Provide backup support for production reporting, inventory transactions, and operational data entry as needed. Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, reporting, and other close responsibilities. Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. What you need to succeed: High School Diploma (Required) Associate's degree in finance/accounting (Preferred) Ability to work in team environment and be self-motivated. Excellent organizational skills Strong attention to detail Good written and verbal skills Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook DE and AS400 (Preferred) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr