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Cost Accountant

Full-time

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

As the Cost Accountant at our Global Corporate Headquarters, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Manufacturing locations on various projects such as annual budgeting, profit planning, and standardizing operational procedures.   

You Will:  

  • Analyze, monitor, and provide insight into actual vs. planned key performance metrics and site budgets   

  • Interface closely with Plant Management and Plant Controllers 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  

  • Ad hoc   reporting and analysis as requested by Corporate Leadership   

Y ou Have:   

  • A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

  • 2+ years of accounting experience, including an internship 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

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