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Job description
The Opportunity
nThe Staff Accountant supports the Nicholasville plant finance team by performing cost accounting, operational analysis, ERP job-cost review and corrections, financial data maintenance, and core accounting activities. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this early-career role works collaboratively with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to help ensure timely, accurate financial information and support continuous improvement. The position also assists with internal controls, policies, and procedures and provides exposure to the financial processes that support a global manufacturing organization.
nKey Responsibilities
nnnPrepare monthly operational analyses that explain financial performance and the primary drivers of results.
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nnPerform daily review of manufacturing jobs in the plant ERP system; research cost variances and complete accurate, timely job-cost corrections.
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nnSupport improvements to ERP financial data maintenance, including data accuracy, consistency, documentation, and follow-up on identified issues.
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nnProvide cross-functional backup support for accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice reviews, payment validation, customer and purchase order receipt inquiries, and account reconciliations, to help ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.
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nnPerform assigned accounts payable and accounts receivable responsibilities.
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nnAnalyze operational improvement opportunities, including potential revenue enhancement and expense savings initiatives.
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nnIdentify and communicate potential process inefficiencies within Sales, Production, and other plant functions.
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nnPerform general accounting activities, including general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and departmental account balancing.
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nnPrepare management reports and assist with financial statement analysis.
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nnSupport compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and established procedures.
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nnCollaborate effectively with plant personnel and business partners to resolve financial and data-quality issues.
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nnWork well in a dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
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nnPerform other duties as assigned.
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n nQualifications
nnnBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
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nnOne to two years of relevant accounting experience; accounting internship experience may be considered.
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nnManufacturing, cost accounting, or ERP experience is preferred but not required.
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nnProficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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nnAbility to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial data.
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nnStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
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nnClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
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nnAbility to read, interpret, and prepare detailed instructions, correspondence, and business documents.
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n nWhat We Offer
nnnA corporate culture grounded in safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect.
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nnComprehensive training and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
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nnCompetitive compensation aligned with skills, competencies, and potential.
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nnA career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to our work.
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n nSmurfit 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.
nQualified 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.
Worksite address
nicholasville, KY, 40356, US
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