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

Position Overview The Multi-site Plant Accountant will provide financial leadership and support to multiple plant facilities.  This work includes general ledger accounting, full responsibility for month-end close, forecasting, reporting & analysis, and compliance monitoring. This role will complete all plant accounting and financial activities and ensure financial integrity of plant operations. 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: 

• General ledger accounting including full responsibility for the month-end close.  including journal entries, variance analysis, and report preparation.
• Prepares weekly forecasts and annual budget.
• Preparations of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Performs compliance monitoring and documentation to adhere to SOX and internal control requirements.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting to include capital requests, CIP management, & annual fixed asset audits.
• Provides financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders as required.
• Processes check requests, AP Invoice resolution, and intercompany transfers

• Prepares monthly Sales & Use Tax Returns and other filing requirements
• Ensures 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:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance as Plant Accountant (or equivalent) in a manufacturing environment required. (CPA/CMA/MBA a plus) A combination of education and experience may be considered.

• 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
• Strong IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, BPC, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:

Process Management

Managerial Courage

Business Acumen

Managing & Measuring Work

Choose an item.

Relationships:

• Corporate Management
• Plant Management
• Amcor co-workers

Physical Requirements

☒Normal Vision

☐Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

Work Environment: Office Environment

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Tuition reimbursement

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)