Accounting Analyst

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 YouTubeJob DescriptionPosition Overview:The Accounting Analyst role will be responsible for performing both transactional and analytical accounting/finance activities to support Operations Finance and the plants. This role supports the Business Unit Controller and 6 North American Specialty Containers manufacturing facilities. This role requires the successful candidate to work effectively with a variety of stake holders and to manage multiple demands. Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Provide financial analysis, performance insights, and decision support to Operations, Plant Leadership, and Finance stakeholders, leveraging SAP, Power BI, and other reporting tools to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.Assist plants and the Business Unit Controller with month-end close responsibilities including accurate preparation of journal entries and internal control requirements to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.Support product costing activities assist with reviewing standard versus actual costs; annual cost models and maintenance of quoting rates.Assist in preparation of balance sheet account reconciliationsPerform analytical and transactional activities such as calculating and determining freight accruals and resolving accounts payable issues.Support Operations Finance with the development of forecasts/budgets.Other special projects as required.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.2-4 years of experience analyzing financial results, variances, and key performance indicators within a manufacturing environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.Understanding of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variances preferred.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Familiarity with internal controls, account reconciliations, and financial compliance requirements.Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate financial concepts and analytical findings to both finance and non-finance audiences.Must be an effective team player and interact well with others.Strong desire to build a career, develop, and move up in the organization.Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP ERP (R3) and/or SAP BW/BPC or JDE experience.Strong Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or Tableau) user with the ability to analyze financial and operational performance, identify trends and exceptions, and provide actionable insights to support business decision-making.Relationships:Reports solid line to Business Unit ControllerKey networking partners: Business Unit Controller, Plant Controllers, & Plant AccountantsSpecialty Containers Finance team“Shared Services” Accounting, Information Technology, and Transportation teamsRegional and Plant Operations TeamsWork Environment: Office EnvironmentThe information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $85,600 to $117,700 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)SummaryLocation: ARP Manchester MI; ARP Itasca IL; ARP Bellevue OH; ARP Nicholasville KY; CORP Evansville Head Division Office IN ; ARP New Albany OHType: Full time