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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions.
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Plant Accountant will assist plant controller in all day to day accounting, planning, reporting, systems and controls to accurately reflect the plant financials. In cooperation with plant controller, they will perform and coordinate plant accounting and financial activities and ensure financial integrity of plant operations as well as drive continuous improvement ideas to maximize plant profitability, This is a hands-on role requiring successful candidate to work at both the detailed task level and to provide leadership while looking for cost savings along with system improvements.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
- Provide financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders (Plant Controller, Plant Manager, Plant management team, and Specialty Containers [SC] management) as required
- Assist in the timely completion of the month-end financial close in accordance with Key process checklist and including accurate preparation of journal entries
- Assist in preparation of balance sheet account reconciliation and payroll audits
- Assist with the development of forecasts/budgets for plant
- Process plant freight, check requests, resolution of SAP/Ariba A/P issues, and intercompany transfers
- Manage the annual fixed asset audit and coordinate capitalization of new capital assets
- Assist with the coordination of internal and external audit requirements
- Prepare monthly Sales & Use Tax Returns, quarterly/annual Government Manufacturing Activity Survey, and other Provincial and/or Federal reporting requirements (i.e. Business Conditions survey, Energy Consumption Survey)
- Ensure plant personnel’s adherence to ARPNA policy and financial data accuracy through transaction reviews, administration and review/approval of time reporting, inventory cycle count audits, HFI/OSM inventory reviews, fixed asset physical inventory, administration of fixed asset movements/capitalization
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CMA/MBA a plus) or 3-5 years of experience in accounting/finance in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrates an awareness of all elements of plant’s financial statements
- Ability to multi-task, reprioritize, and meet strict deadlines while working under pressure
- Sound problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience analyzing financial models
- Strong IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, BPC, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor Flexibles North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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