Accounting Coordinator – AP/AR & SOX Compliance

Smurfit Westrock; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture of integrity

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Accounting Coordinator in Conover, NC to support daily accounting operations including AP/AR processing, record-keeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a SOX-compliant environment.

You will work with Purchasing and Operations on various projects, manage vendor records, and assist with month-end close and reporting. Strong detail, teamwork, and MS Office/AS400 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Associate degree in finance/accounting preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and be self-motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• AS/400 (DE) preferred for accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process AP for Conover facility and ensure timely payment terms.
• Perform three-way matching of PO, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Expedite high-priority requests with accuracy and follow-through.
• Set up and maintain vendor records in company systems.
• Serve as primary contact for supplier inquiries and issues.
• Investigate voucher match exceptions and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations on ad hoc projects.
• Support AR activities including daily sales reporting and cash application.
• Provide backup for production reporting and inventory data entry.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Maintain SOX controls and policy compliance.

Skills

AP processing

AR processing

Three-way matching

SOX compliance

Month-end close

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in finance/accounting

Tools

Excel

AS400

Outlook

Word

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Accounting Coordinator in Conover, NC to support daily accounting operations including AP/AR processing, record-keeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a SOX-compliant environment.

You will work with Purchasing and Operations on various projects, manage vendor records, and assist with month-end close and reporting. Strong detail, teamwork, and MS Office/AS400 experience are preferred.