Accounting Analyst

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Position Overview:

The Accounting Analyst role will be responsible for performing both transactional and analytical accounting/finance activities to support Operations Finance and the plants. This role supports the Business Unit Controller and 6 North American Specialty Containers manufacturing facilities. This role requires the successful candidate to work effectively with a variety of stake holders and to manage multiple demands.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support to Operations, Plant Leadership, and Finance stakeholders, leveraging SAP, Power BI, and other reporting tools to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist plants and the Business Unit Controller with month-end close responsibilities including accurate preparation of journal entries and internal control requirements to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Support product costing activities assist with reviewing standard versus actual costs; annual cost models and maintenance of quoting rates.

• Assist in preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations

• Perform analytical and transactional activities such as calculating and determining freight accruals and resolving accounts payable issues.

• Support Operations Finance with the development of forecasts/budgets.
• Other special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 2-4 years of experience analyzing financial results, variances, and key performance indicators within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variances preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with internal controls, account reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate financial concepts and analytical findings to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Must be an effective team player and interact well with others.
• Strong desire to build a career, develop, and move up in the organization.
• Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP ERP (R3) and/or SAP BW/BPC or JDE experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or Tableau) user with the ability to analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and exceptions, and provide actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Relationships:

• Reports solid line to Business Unit Controller

• Key networking partners:

• • Business Unit Controller, Plant Controllers, & Plant Accountants

• • Specialty Containers Finance team

• • "Shared Services" Accounting, Information Technology, and Transportation teams

• • Regional and Plant Operations Teams

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.

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

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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 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

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