Plant Accountant

Plastipak•Medina, OH

About The Position

As part of Plastipak’s Plant Accounting Team, you will work directly with the plant on various projects including budgeting, profit planning, and standardizing procedures. You Will: Analyze, monitor, and provide insight into actual vs. planned key performance metrics and site budgets Interface closely with the plant manager and plant controller to support business activities, ensure plant accounting and finance activities comply with corporate policies and directives Assist in the preparation of presentations including monthly and quarterly business reviews, annual budgets, and other business planning initiatives Coordination & participation in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits Determining costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor Adhoc reporting and analysis as requested by Leadership You Have: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related degree. Minimum of 1 (one) year of accounting experience Manufacturing experience is preferred Ability to Travel up to 15% Experience with SAP is highly preferred As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following: Wellness Programs Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision EAP, Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases Paid Company Holidays Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Caregiving via Care.com Pet Insurance Tuition Assistance Program Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program Travel Assistance Employee Discount Programs Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer In order to process your job application, Plastipak collects and stores the personal information that you submit via this website. Please refer to Plastipak’s Privacy Policy to understand how Plastipak uses and protects the information that you provide. Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related degree.
Minimum of 1 (one) year of accounting experience
Ability to Travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is preferred
Experience with SAP is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze, monitor, and provide insight into actual vs. planned key performance metrics and site budgets
Interface closely with the plant manager and plant controller to support business activities, ensure plant accounting and finance activities comply with corporate policies and directives
Assist in the preparation of presentations including monthly and quarterly business reviews, annual budgets, and other business planning initiatives
Coordination & participation in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits
Determining costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
Adhoc reporting and analysis as requested by Leadership