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WestRock Company · 1 week ago

Mgr, Accounting

positionDuluth, GA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date6+ years exp

WestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Manager to join their Controllership team. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while collaborating closely with various teams in a manufacturing environment.

CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

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

GAAP knowledgeAccounting experienceSAP proficiencyAdvanced Excel skillsFinancial reportingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting
6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
Proficiency in Microsoft tools with advanced Excel skills
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

MBA
CPA
CMA
SAP
HFM
Hyperion
JD Edwards
Essbase systems
Blackline account reconciliation experiences
Experience with Power BI
Experience with Alteryx

Company

WestRock Company

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Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
dateFounded in 1953
location
Norcross, Georgia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.westrock.com

H1B Sponsorship

WestRock Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (14)
2023 (25)
2022 (8)
2021 (24)
2020 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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Recent News

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EIN Presswire
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2025-11-08
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