WestRock Company · 6 days ago
Mgr, Accounting
Duluth, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expWestRock Company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join their Controllership team in a manufacturing environment. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations while collaborating closely with various teams.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate month-end close:
Journal entry preparation, review, and posting
Account Reconciliation preparation, review, and approval
Ensure proper financial cut-offs in accordance with Divisional guidelines
Provide guidance and support to the FP&A team
Prepare P&L flux comments by collaborating with cross-functional teams and present to management and auditors
Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies and review exceptions
Work closely with Financial Compliance, maintain documentation, and perform various SOX controls
Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors
Work closely with FP&A, Corporate engineering team, Controllership teams, and Accounting Ops to improve current processes and implement changes
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Drive initiatives and projects related to standardization, process improvements, integration, automation, and control to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
Perform ad hoc analysis and other duties as assigned by management
Work well in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting, MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft tools with advanced Excel skills is required
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication and people skills
Preferred
SAP, HFM, Hyperion, JD Edwards, Essbase systems, and Blackline account reconciliation experiences preferred
Experience with Power BI and Alteryx are a plus
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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