Accounts Payable

Smurfit Westrock plc; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Training and development

Competitive compensation

Global company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Nicholasville, KY seeks an AR Coordinator to manage customer invoicing, receivables, and production-based billing, while supporting cost accounting functions. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this early-career role collaborates with plant leadership to ensure timely, accurate billing and strong internal controls.

Responsibilities include reviewing ERP data, researching variances, maintaining customer records, processing deductions, and assisting with monthly

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED minimally required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or working towards degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of AR/AP or accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate and process customer invoices based on production, shipments and pricing agreements.
• Assist with daily review of manufacturing jobs in the plant ERP system and correct variances.
• Verify production and shipping data to ensure accurate billing.
• Maintain customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations to resolve invoice disputes.
• Assist with daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation of production and shipment data.
• Support internal controls and preparation of management reports.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Coordinator supports the Nicholasville plant finance team by managing customer invoicing, accounts receivable activities, and production-related billing while also providing daily support for plant cost accounting functions. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this early-career role works collaboratively with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure timely, accurate invoicing based on production output, timely collection of receivables, reconciliation of customer accounts, daily production reconciliation, and assistance with inventory, and paper board inventory and invoicing. The position also assists with internal controls, policies, and procedures and provides exposure to the financial processes that support a global manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and process customer invoices based on production, shipments and contractual pricing agreements.
• Assist with daily review of manufacturing jobs in the plant ERP system; research cost variances and complete accurate, timely job-cost corrections.
• Verify production and shipping data to ensure accurate customer billing.
• Maintain customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Provide cross-functional backup support for accounts payable, including invoice reviews, payment validation, customer and purchase order receipt inquiries, and account reconciliations, to help ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Process customer deductions, credits, and adjustments as required.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve invoice disputes as needed.
• Review daily job cost production reports and validate quantities produced, variances reported and job status.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliation of production and shipment data.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing accuracy, collection processes and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with preparation of management reports and assist with financial statement analysis.
• Support compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and established procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with plant personnel and business partners to resolve financial and data-quality issues.
• Work well in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED minimally required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or working towards degree is preferred.
• One to two years of relevant accounts receivable/payable, or accounting experience also preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial data.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare detailed instructions, correspondence, and business documents.
• Office environment with regular interactions with plant operations personnel, including occasional plant floor visits may be required.

What We Offer

• A corporate culture grounded in safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation aligned with skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to our work.

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.