WestRock Company · 1 day ago
Analyst - Accounts Receivable
Duluth, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWestRock Company is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The AR Analyst will manage a portfolio of complex aged transactions, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution to optimize customer payment performance and reduce Accounts Receivable exposure.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Proactively monitor AR aging for assigned accounts and take ownership by systemically reviewing, escalating, and triaging vendor discrepancies and follow-through to resolution, including executive-level communication
Collaborate with and influence upstream business partners to resolve complex problems & escalations and drive to resolution
Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with internal/external stakeholders to help maximize performance, quality, and service
Interact professionally and to a high degree of integrity with internal/external stakeholders and at all organizational levels
Analyze data and information quickly and proficiently leveraging data from numerous databases and internal tools to perform reporting and analysis
Evaluate accounts for risk of non-collection and make recommendations to management & credit team for credit hold, payment plans or bad debt reserves
Initiate and lead a collaborative and coordinated effort with business partners to address collection issues, barriers and escalations driving towards a timely resolution
Lead efforts to dive deep into customer account data, drive process improvements, standardize processes, and eliminate root-cause issues
Support the execution of special projects and ad-hoc analyses as requested by management or based on need within the organization within defined timelines
Continuously develop and enhance skills through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Subject Matter Expert for critical department processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3+ years prior experience working in AR, Accounting, Finance, or similar function within Order to Cash
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with large corporate ERP (JDE or SAP experience preferred)
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, xlookup, pivot tables) & proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills with ability to work independently
Strong understanding of Order to Cash transaction lifecycle
General understanding of SOX audit requirements in a publicly traded company
Preferred
Minimum 3+ years of experience working with large corporate ERP (JDE or SAP experience preferred)
Experience with reporting/analytic software preferred (Qlik, Alteryx, PowerBI)
Benefits
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
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