Sr. Anlst, Accountant

The Opportunity:

The North America Corrugated Accounting organization is seeking a Senior Accountant, Inventory Accounting, to support inventory accounting activities across corrugated manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of inventory-related accounting and reporting activities while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in the monthly close process, inventory valuation, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and audit support. This position partners closely with plant finance teams, operations, corporate accounting, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory reporting and effective financial controls. The role also supports process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives across the inventory accounting organization.

How You Will Impact Smurfit WestRock

Inventory Accounting and Valuation

\u2022 Support inventory accounting processes across corrugated plants, including:

\u2022 Raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.

\u2022 In-depth daily reconciliations of in-transit inventory.

\u2022 Inventory accruals, including reserves and other inventory-related liabilities.

\u2022 Monitor inventory balances and investigate unusual fluctuations, aged items, valuation issues, and inventory discrepancies.

\u2022 Perform inventory analysis and prepare supporting schedules to ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

\u2022 Partner with mill finance and operations teams to understand inventory activity and resolve reporting issues.

Close and Financial Reporting

\u2022 Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory valuation, inventory accruals, reserves, and other inventory-related transactions.

\u2022 Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items promptly.

\u2022 Assist in performing variance analysis and provide explanations for significant inventory and cost fluctuations.

\u2022 Support management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis requests.

\u2022 Ensure inventory transactions are recorded in the proper accounting period and comply with established cutoff.

SOX Controls, Audit and Compliance

\u2022 Execute key internal controls related to inventory accounting and inventory reporting.

\u2022 Maintain supporting documentation for reconciliations, analyses, and control activities.

\u2022 Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and respond to internal and external audit requests.

Process Improvement and Analysis

\u2022 Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

\u2022 Support implementation of new accounting policies, procedures, and inventory-related process changes.

\u2022 Assist with special projects and business initiatives impacting inventory accounting.

\u2022 Participate in initiatives focused on:

• Inventory process standardization and simplification

• Data quality improvements.

• Automation and reporting enhancements.

• Reduction of manual journal entries and reconciliations.

Systems and Data Management

\u2022 Utilize financial systems and reporting tools, including KIWI, Amtech, Sage, SAP, JDE, and Blackline.

\u2022 Partner with KIWI IT and cross-functional teams to support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.

\u2022 Leverage tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Copilot, and other analytics platforms to improve reporting efficiency and decision-making.

Business Partnership

\u2022 Collaborate with Regional Controllers and the finance team to support inventory accounting activities.

\u2022 Assist with inventory optimization, working capital initiatives, and inventory-related analysis.

\u2022 Serve as a resource for inventory accounting questions and reporting requirements.

\u2022 Build strong cross-functional relationships to improve financial visibility and support operational decision-making.

What you need to succeed:

\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or finance.

\u2022 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

\u2022 Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting.

\u2022 Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control requirements (SOX).

\u2022 Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.

\u2022 Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

\u2022 Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

\u2022 Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer:

\u2022 Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

\u2022 Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.

\u2022 An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

\u2022 A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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.

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.