Accounting Analyst

Amcor LLC; Manchester (MI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor LLC in the United States is seeking an Accounting Analyst to perform transactional and analytical accounting activities supporting Operations Finance and multiple plants. The role collaborates with the Business Unit Controller and plant teams to deliver accurate financial insights.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in accounting/finance and 2–4 years of manufacturing finance experience, with strong skills in SAP, Power BI, Excel and cost accounting principles, plus effective communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2-4 years analyzing financial results, variances, and KPIs in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data to recommendations.
• Understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with high accuracy and detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis, insights, and decision support to operations, plant leadership, and finance stakeholders.
• Assist month-end close with journal entries and internal controls.
• Support product costing, standard vs actual costs, and annual cost models.
• Assist balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Compute freight accruals and resolve AP issues; support forecasts/budgets.
• Handle special projects as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication to finance & non-finance

Team collaboration

Strong Excel & Power BI usage

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP (R3)

SAP BW/BPC

JDE

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Position 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 reconciliations.
• Perform 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 deadlines.
• Ability 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 Controller.
• Key networking partners: Business Unit Controller, Plant Controllers, & Plant Accountants.
• Specialty Containers Finance team “Shared Services” Accounting, Information Technology, and Transportation teams.
• Regional and Plant Operations Teams.

Work Environment:

Office Environment

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.

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If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Compensation

The 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.

Benefits

• 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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube Amcor is committed to providing a secure and reliable experience for all job seekers.