Smurfit Westrock · 3 days ago
Office Manager - Accountant
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSmurfit Westrock is a global packaging company seeking an Office Manager - Accountant to join their plant leadership team. This role involves overseeing accounting, office administration, and human resources processes while ensuring compliance and safety within the facility.
Packaging ServicesRecyclingSustainability
Hiring Manager
Greg Hartley
Responsibilities
Work closely with Senior Accountant to ensure financial data is accurate and timely, including activities such as journal entries, budget preparation, and financial reporting
Maintain all employee and financial files, according to WestRock regulations
Maintain standards of documentation, record-keeping, and reporting as prescribed by corporate and division policies
Reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure correct amounts have been received and remitted for all material
Responsible for the preparation and distribution of routine and standardized reports and correspondence
Manage the plant month-end closing, which includes journal entries, P&L review, and balance sheet reconciliation
Ensure appropriate sign-off and review procedures to be SOX compliant
Supervise and mentor direct reports by providing ongoing coaching and feedback to enhance independent critical thinking, and execution of scheduling, reporting, and customer service duties
Assist with customer service, mail processing and distribution, scale, payroll data entry, filing, and record-keeping
Perform annual performance reviews for direct reports leveraging historical performance data and documentation to support feedback
Coordinates Human Resources matters for all employees within the facility and provide necessary information to support and resolve issues
Lead the onboarding process for hourly and salaried employees, including processing background checks, verifying IDs and work eligibility, performing system and payroll setup, and organizing orientation
Supports hourly recordkeeping systems such as PeopleSoft and Kronos
Supports Corporate initiatives and the GM to ensure strong communication and site involvement. Includes such things as employee surveys, recognition activities, open enrollment presentations, safety training, and event planning
Maintains communication tools (bulletin boards, Marlin, etc.)
Work closely with corporate or local vendors for placement plant hourly employees or contingent workforce needs
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years prior office and accounting/booking experience
3-5 years of supervisory experience managing others
Intermediate/Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to coordinate, oversee and monitor the work of clerical and administrative employees
Good oral communication and customer service skills
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy and tact when interacting with other employees and customers
Good organization skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work on multiple administrative tasks
Ability to effectively communicate department policies and procedures
Preferred
AA or BS in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
1+ years of manufacturing and production experience
Accounting software tool (e.g JD Edwards)
Experience with inventory/data entry system (e.g AS400)
Benefits
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
Company
Smurfit Westrock
Smurfit Westrock manufactures corrugated and paper-based packaging.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2024-11-27Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
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Smurfit Westrock
Founder
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