Illinois Staffing
Join Amcor's Winning Team
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine, and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win adapting quickly in an everchanging world and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities, and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. 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%. 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
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. Compensation
The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $74,100 to $92,600; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $74,100 to $111,100 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. Benefits
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). About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale, and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives, and protecting the future.
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people, and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine, and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win adapting quickly in an everchanging world and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities, and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. 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%. 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
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. Compensation
The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $74,100 to $92,600; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $74,100 to $111,100 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. Benefits
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). About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale, and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives, and protecting the future.