The Office Manager is the key leader at Nicholasville, overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounting teams at the Smurfit Westrock manufacturing plant in Nicholasville. Reporting to the General Manager, the Office Manager must be self-driven, task-specific detail-oriented orientated and customer-facing, with both internal and external customers. 

 

What are the top 3 accountabilities of the role? Completing the month-end process to close the books for the plant, completing accounting/finance specific requirements such as inventory reconciliation, etc., and completing financial reports needed to support plant leadership in making material decisions.

            

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Be a strategic partner with the facility’s leadership

• Assist and review corrugated supply management.

• Audit quarterly fixed assets and maintenance ofthe  Fixed Asset Register.

• Assist department managers with data input and monthly reports. 

• Process improvement, monthly KPI reporting and consolidation tool implementation such as HFM as well as various other monthly and quarterly tasks

• Assist with the month end consolidation process

• Coordinate with the various corporate departments to provide monthly financial information as necessary

• Accounting for Joint ventures and non-controlling interest.

• Oversee office employees including Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, Admin Assistant, and possibly procurement 

• Assist in development and implementation of consolidation process improvements.

• Assist in audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors.

• Analyzing financials for significant fluctuations and proper reporting presentation.

• Oversee report generation and submission to corporate for month end financial performance

• Review and problem solve discrepancies in the month end reporting

• Oversee AP / AR and production reporting to correct errors in real time

• Participate in quarterly management reviews and reports on financial results and customer satisfaction

• Assist in managing working capital for the plant and provide any necessary guidance or take actions, as necessary. 

• Inventory Monitoring – monitors roll stock and finished goods.

• Review and Validate Job Costing for accuracy

• Support functional leaders in cost management identification and solutions

 

What you need to succeed:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field or the equivalent education and industry experience

• Minimum of 2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

• Sound knowledge and understanding of general ledger structures, equity accounting, foreign currency accounting, cash flow reporting, and consolidations

• Packaging Industry experience is a plus

• Proficiency in computer applications, MS Office, Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)

• HFM, JD Edwards and AS400 systems 

• Detail oriented, strong technical and analytical skills

• Ability to easily adapt to fluctuations in business cycles and workload.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to include effective listening.

 
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 generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off

• 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.

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Apply at https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/24244?source=DE_State