Accounting Specialist

Amcor; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Retirement Savings Plan with company  

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor, a global packaging company, seeks an experienced accountant at Erie Tool Shop to manage AP/AR, invoicing, and month-end activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and adherence to internal controls.

You will collaborate with multiple departments and vendors, supporting audits and producing financial reports to identify trends and improve processes. Strong Excel skills and JD Edwards/QuickBooks familiarity are desired.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years accounting, AP/AR, invoicing, or financial operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain AP/AR transactions for accuracy and timeliness.
• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices; resolve billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer, vendor, and GL accounts for accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close, including journal entries and documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain control documentation.
• Prepare routine financial reports and perform data analysis to identify discrepancies and trends.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Financial data analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE) ERP

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

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 www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Location

Erie Tool Shop

Direct Report

Controller

1.0 Purpose

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting and finance activities to support accurate financial records and efficient business operations. This role utilizes corporate accounting processes and systems to ensure timely transaction processing, account reconciliation, and compliance with internal controls.

2.0 Responsibilities

• Use caution and support systems to assure a safety event free facility
• Respond to any emergency or potential emergency following established procedures
• Observe, respond, and report to any instance of product, service, or quality systems non conformance
• Security diligence: maintain control of keycards, prevent unauthorized entry to facilities by non-Amcor employees, and proper maintenance / security of Amcor equipment
• Successfully complete Primary Duties as outlined in 4.0 and associated training

3.0 Authorities

• Pause activity and notify safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity of product, service, or quality systems
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions

4.0 Primary Duties

• Process and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices while resolving billing discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer, vendor, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain documentation in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with data analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and process improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve accounting-related issues.

5.0 Qualifications / Education Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, or financial operations experience.
• Experience in performing account reconciliations, month-end activities, and managing financial transactions in a business environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

6.0 Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience working in a corporate accounting environment, preferably within a publicly traded company.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP and/or QuickBooks systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with financial controls, audit support, and compliant environments.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within accounting or finance functions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.

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 "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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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)