Sr. Accountant / Business Analyst

Sr. Accountant - Business Analyst

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE : SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose : Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The opportunity : The Accounting Team within the Accounting Operations Group is seeking a Sr. Accountant / Business Analyst in Duluth, GA. This role supports process improvement projects across accounting services and internal business partners.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Support the achievement of operational objectives through the study of business functions, comprehensive information gathering, and evaluation of output requirements and formats.
• Identify, develop, and enhance tools, reports, and metrics that facilitate ongoing performance improvement for the Shared Services team.
• Design workflow charts, process maps, and diagrams by analyzing system capabilities and preparing detailed specifications.
• Document enhanced procedures to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor the progress of improvement projects by tracking activities, resolving issues, publishing periodic progress updates, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational, and related research to inform improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects from inception to completionboth large-scale and smaller assignmentsin alignment with program objectives.
• Perform reviews and analyses of current processes utilizing operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Assess and communicate the financial and operational implications of proposed changes.
• Present data-driven recommendations for change to senior management and actively contribute to the implementation of approved strategies.
• Produce informative, actionable, and repeatable reports that emphasize relevant business trends and improvement opportunities.

What you need to succeed :

What we offer :

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.