Plant Office Manager: Accounting, HR & Compliance

Smurfit-Westrock; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training programs

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Office Manager to lead plant-level administrative and accounting functions under the General Manager. You will onboard staff, supervise a team, manage records and assist month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.

The role involves payroll data entry, reporting, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies while coordinating with HR and the Senior Accountant. Hybrid cross-functional duties are expected within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Required: High school graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of office and accounting/booking experience.
• Required: 3-5 years of supervisory experience managing others.
• Preferred: AA or BS in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Preferred: 1+ years of manufacturing and production experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries, budgeting and financial reporting alongside Senior Accountant.
• Onboard hourly and salaried employees; support HR matters with HR Leader involvement.
• Coordinate payroll data entry, filing and record-keeping and ensure SOX-compliant controls.
• Maintain employee and financial files according to company regulations and documentation standards.
• Perform annual performance reviews and prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Support customer service, mail processing and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Clerical management

Communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Supervisory training

AA/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

AS400

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Office Manager to lead plant-level administrative and accounting functions under the General Manager. You will onboard staff, supervise a team, manage records and assist month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.

The role involves payroll data entry, reporting, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies while coordinating with HR and the Senior Accountant. Hybrid cross-functional duties are expected within a manufacturing setting.