Accounting Specialist

Amcor•Erie, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist performs accounting and finance activities that support accurate financial records and efficient business operations. The role uses corporate accounting processes and systems to ensure timely transaction processing, account reconciliation, and compliance with internal controls. It is located at the Erie Tool Shop and reports directly to the Controller. The role also supports facility safety, emergency response, product and quality-system conformance, and site security. Primary accounting work includes processing accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, account reconciliations, month-end close support, aging follow-up, audit support, financial reporting, and collaboration with internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve accounting issues.

Requirements

Three to five years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, or financial operations experience.
Experience performing account reconciliations, month-end activities, and managing financial transactions in a business environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience in a corporate accounting environment, preferably within a publicly traded company.
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP and/or QuickBooks.
Familiarity with financial controls, audit support, and compliant environments.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in accounting or finance.
Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

Use caution and support systems to help maintain a facility free of safety events.
Respond to emergencies or potential emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
Observe, respond to, and report product, service, or quality-system nonconformance.
Maintain security diligence, including control of keycards, preventing unauthorized facility entry, and proper maintenance and security of company equipment.
Complete primary duties and associated training.
Process and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and on time.
Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices and resolve billing discrepancies.
Reconcile customer, vendor, and general ledger accounts.
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting documentation.
Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
Support internal and external audit requests and maintain documentation in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
Prepare routine financial reports and assist with data analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve accounting-related issues.
Pause activity and notify the safety lead when potentially unsafe work environments or employee or supplier practices are identified.
Initiate action to prevent product, service, or quality-system nonconformity.
Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels.
Suggest continual improvements to products, processes, or systems and verify implementation of solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 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.