Analyst, Accounting

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

Accounting Analyst

Reports To: Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Role Summary

The Accounting Analyst supports the Corporate Accounting function in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. The role performs core accounting activities such as journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support. The Accounting Analyst ensures adherence to US GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies. The position works closely with Business Group (BG) Finance teams, Corporate functions, and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Accounting Operations

Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities.

Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.

Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual movements.

Compliance & Controls

Support compliance with US GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and reporting requirements.

Execute SOX control activities such as documentation, testing support, and audit evidence preparation.

Identify potential control issues and escalate appropriately.

Audit Support

Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external and internal auditors.

Respond to auditor queries in a timely and accurate manner.

Support remediation of audit findings.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and BG Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment.

Assist in smaller-scale projects involving reorganizations, system updates, or accounting process improvements.

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, standardization, or automation in accounting activities.

Contribute to system and data integrity enhancements (ERP, HFM, etc.).

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Corporate Accounting and Shared Service function.

Knowledge & experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Progress toward a professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, etc.) preferred

Experience in accounting or external audit

Working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting fundamentals

Experience with ERP systems and basic reporting tools (SAP, Oracle, HFM, Power BI)

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines

Experience in multinational or multi-entity environments is a plus

#LI-Onsite #LI-VA1

Our Expectations

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Benefits

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)