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

Job Description

Basic Function

Incumbent assists with accounting functions for facility, ensuring financial integrity of the plant operations.  Functions as a key member of the plant management team. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists Plant Controller in providing financial direction/support to plant management team.

• Participate in month-end close activities (create/post financial and statistical journal entries, prepare standard financial and operational reports, analyze and explain operational activities/related variances, analyze and report on monthly plant performance).

• Prepare financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (labor, scrap, spending, inventory, etc.).

• Assist in establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls and in ensuring compliance with division policies and procedures.

• Participate in and facilitate cost reduction/elimination programs and ideas.

• Provide financial reporting of plant results in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist in the development of annual plant budget and periodic forecasts as necessary.

• General ledger maintenance, transactional processing and journal entry creation.

• Prepare various financial models as appropriate; prepare and review various account reconciliations.

• Maintain statistical model for product segment allocations and analysis.

• Gather information relative to cost/benefit analysis and other plant financial initiatives.

• Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and intercompany transfers.

• Prepare sales and use tax returns and provide support for federal and state income and property tax returns, as applicable.

• Review petty cash reconciliation on a monthly basis.

• Review freight payable on a monthly basis.

• May be required to perform other projects/tasks as assigned by the Plant Controller.

Reporting Relationships/Supervisory Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Plant Controller.  Incumbent will be required to regularly interface internally across departments in order to ensure fulfillment of obligations and commitments. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:           

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and three to five years related financial experience required.  Plant manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred.   

Interpersonal Skills:                    

Strong interpersonal skills are required.  Strong written, verbal and comprehension skills are required.  Strong presentation skills are a plus.  Incumbent should be an effective team player and facilitator. 

Technical Skills:                    

Strong problem solving and analytical skills are required for this position.  Ability to learn and utilize various computer software applications is required.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) required.  Knowledge of SAP applications preferred.

Other:                    

High degree of attention to detail is required. 

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 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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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)