Production Cost Analyst

Company: WestRock
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 2, 2025

Job Description:

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward. The Opportunity: The Production Cost Analyst is an integral part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within the Smurfit WestRock business. The role involves assisting management in the maintenance, reporting and management of the company’s production costs. How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock: In this role, you will be responsible for planning, studying and collecting data to determine costs of business activity for the plant such as inventory, labor and costs of goods sold. Major responsibilities will be to understand the different cost components, develop/adjust standard cost in order to reflect the product costs and understand and explain the variances to budget/standards. Primary Responsibilities: Investigate inventory count variances, and resolve issues Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of closing procedures Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies Prepare and post monthly journal entries as needed Assist in Month end close and the General Ledger, also includes owning the recording of inventory adjustments Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls Process and assist in monthly balance sheet reconciliations Skills and What You Need to Succeed: Minimum of 5 years cost accounting in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including the Regional Vice-President Intermediate Excel skills Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; experience with JDE is highly desirable. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 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.

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