Plant Accountant

Plastipak•Highlands, TX

About The Position

As the Plant Accountant, you will be the financial business partner for our Highlands, Texas location. You are the steward of the operation’s financial well-being. You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant while being vigilant to identify improvement opportunities. You Will: Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L along with recommendations for improvement Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting You Have: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance A minimum of 2 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation Working knowledge of GAAP ERP system experience, preferably SAP 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 or Finance
A minimum of 2 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation
Working knowledge of GAAP
ERP system experience, preferably SAP

Responsibilities

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site
Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures
Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets
Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system
Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L along with recommendations for improvement
Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting