Anlst, Fin Plan & Anlys

Smurfit Westrock plc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta seeks an entry-level Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. You will perform monthly closings, cost analysis, and reporting to support the Distribution Segment’s operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and Alteryx. This hybrid on-site position is located in Atlanta, with no visa sponsorship provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Working knowledge of Alteryx and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct cost and variance analyses and prepare financial reports.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses, reporting, and project support as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Alteryx

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

JD Edwards

Hyperion

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.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position that is required to sit on-site in Atlanta. Relocation for this role is not provided. Additionally, we are unable to sponsor Visa's for this position. This includes F-1, OPT, H1B, etc.

The Opportunity

The Distribution Segment is seeking an entry level Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team. This position provides business analysis for various financial and accounting activities in support of the Distribution Segment’s operations. The individual in this role must be comfortable in a distribution environment, exhibit effective communication skills, be a self-starter and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial closing activities including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform monthly cost and variance analysis.
• Complete assigned financial reporting needs.
• Provide support for monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Support activities related to internal and external audit requirements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, reporting and project support as needed.

What you need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Basic experience with financial analysis and reconciliation processes
• Solid interpersonal skills with desire and ability to work in a team/collaborative environment.
• Working knowledge of Alteryx and proficiency in Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office products.
• Good organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.just
• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion a plus.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily 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.