Accounting Analyst

Amcor•Nicholasville, KY

3d•$85,600 - $117,700

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst performs transactional and analytical accounting and finance activities in support of Operations Finance and six North American Specialty Containers manufacturing facilities. The role supports the Business Unit Controller and works with a range of finance, plant, operations, and shared-services stakeholders while managing multiple demands. The position is based in an office environment. The analyst provides financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support; supports month-end close, product costing, reconciliations, accruals, accounts payable issue resolution, and the development of forecasts and budgets; and contributes to special projects. The role uses SAP, Power BI, and other reporting tools to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–4 years of experience analyzing financial results, variances, and key performance indicators in a manufacturing environment. Amcor describes its compensation package as including a starting salary range of $85,600 to $117,700, potentially an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–4 years of experience analyzing financial results, variances, and key performance indicators within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
Familiarity with internal controls, account reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.
Ability to communicate financial concepts and analytical findings to finance and non-finance audiences.
Ability to work effectively as a team player and interact well with others.
Strong systems aptitude.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or Tableau) skills, including the ability to analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and exceptions, and provide actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variances.
Experience with SAP ERP (R3), SAP BW/BPC, or JDE.
Desire to build a career, develop, and advance within the organization.

Responsibilities

Provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support to Operations, Plant Leadership, and Finance stakeholders using SAP, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
Assist plants and the Business Unit Controller with month-end close, including preparing journal entries and meeting internal control requirements.
Support product costing, including reviewing standard versus actual costs, annual cost models, and maintaining quoting rates.
Assist in preparing balance sheet account reconciliations.
Calculate and determine freight accruals and resolve accounts payable issues.
Support Operations Finance with developing forecasts and budgets.
Complete other special projects as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours of paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at eight days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.
Position may be eligible for the Management Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan, an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance.