Plant Accountant

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. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Position Overview:

The Sr. Plant Accountant supports two manufacturing locations, Itasca IL and Addison IL. The key activities of the position include the following items to support the Plant Controller:

• Manage and support all general accounting, cost accounting, plant accounts payable and fixed asset activities.
• Analyze and report on financial and operational results.
• Prepare financial plans, forecasts, and outlooks.
• Provide direct support to plant management team in a variety of financial, accounting and operational areas.
• Support and maintain internal controls functions of the plant.
• Maintains intercompany relationships with other divisional operating locations and offices.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Management / Analysis:

• Provide financial direction / support to site manager / core management teams.
• Prepare financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (labor, scrap, spending, inventory, etc.)
• Maintain active participation in plant operations including safety and quality initiatives.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with division policies and procedures.
• Participate and facilitate cost reduction / elimination programs / ideas.

Reporting / Accounting:

• Accurate and timely financial reporting of plant results (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Assist in the development of annual plant budget and weekly forecasts.
• Support physical inventory reporting and cycle count analysis.
• Prepare various financial models, as appropriate; prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• General ledger transactional processing and journal entry creation

Specific Duties:

• Participate in month-end close activities (create journal entries, prepare standard financial and operational reports, and analyze/report monthly plant performance)
• Analyze plant labor, scrap, spending and inventory transactions for optimal manufacturing levels
• Fixed asset accounting including asset additions, transfers and disposals.
• Gather information relative to cost/benefit analysis and other plant financial initiatives
• Review Freight Payable on a monthly basis
• Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and intercompany transfers
• Prepare sales and use and other tax returns
• Participate in customer and segment profitability reviews
• Assist the Plant Controller as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Plant Manufacturing and cost accounting experience, preferred
• Functional SAP experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and Windows applications
• Outstanding communication skills - interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to prioritize work, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Travel 5-10%

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

Amcor 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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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

*Medical, dental and vision plans

*Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

*Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

*Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

*Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

*Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

*Paid Parental Leave

*Retirement Savings Plan with company match

*Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

*Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)