Financial Accountant (m/f/d)
This vacancy arises because a shared service position will be relocated for indefinite term to our Vienna finance office.
From our office in the beautiful historical center of Vienna, the finance team ensures smooth operations, accurate accounting, and strong connections between our sites.
This position offers the opportunity to be part of a global organization, combining the industrial strength of our dedicated production site in the Netherlands with the financial expertise of Vienna.
Join Smurfit Westrock in Vienna!
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to manage financial records, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and support overall financial operations.
Your key responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
· End-to-end AP processing (invoice review, coding and posting)
· Ensure proper 2-way/3-way matching and compliance with company policies
· Review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving discrepancies promptly
· Manage payment cycles and ensure timely disbursements
· Maintain AP aging schedules
· Support audits by preparing supporting documentation and improving AP controls
Accounts Receivable:
· Customer invoicing, billing accuracy, and timely distribution of invoices
· Perform and review daily cash applications, reconciliations, and posting of payments
· Monitor AR aging and lead collection efforts for past-due accounts
· Resolve customer billing issues, short-pays, and disputes in collaboration with sales/operations
· Prepare and update month-end AR reports and reconciliation schedules
· Implement best practices to improve cash flow and reduce DSO
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
You will assist in month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Last but not least you will provide ad hoc financial analysis and support leadership with special projects like developing and further improving our AP/AR processes and internal controls.
Your qualifications and skills are:
· Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role
· Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and local GAAP
· Proficiency in accounting and in accounting software (Navision, SAP, Oracle)
· Advanced Excel skills
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
· High attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong communication skills
· English language is a must
· Knowledge of automation tools (Webcon, Concur, etc.) is an advantage
Our offer:
Working at Smurfit Westrock is a chance to build your future in an inspiring environment.
On average 20 employees are working at our Vienna office for different departments such as customer service, technical sales support, marketing and finance.
On top of your salary a 7% yearly bonus and 25 holidays are included. Alongside a pleasant and safe working environment, we value the social side of working together.
Every year we organize a diner and a team outing - because building connections matters to us.
Please send your application via our website. Applying is possible till yearend.
The 1st interviews will take place via Teams and the 2nd (and final) interview on the 22nd of January 2026 at our Vienna office.
For more information about this role please contact
Chris de Wilde, HR Manager
chris.dewilde@smurfitwestrock.nl
+31/6/30334812
Smurfit Westrock Vienna GmbH
Wipplingerstraße 4, 1.OG, Büro Süd,
1010 Vienna, Austria