Plant Accountant

1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US); East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, D»

EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in East Longmeadow, MA seeks a Plant Accountant to partner with site leadership, oversee budgeting, costing, and reporting, and maintain strong internal controls. You will control inventory processes and ensure GAAP compliance while delivering actionable insights to improve the P&L.

You will collaborate with plant leaders and Corporate Accounting, bringing financial rigor to operations and driving continuous improvement in cost management and forecasting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and balance sheet reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site.
• Be responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets.
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system.
• Identify negative impacts to the P&L and report with recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and liaise between the site and Corporate Accounting.

Job description

As the Plant Accountant, you will be the financial business partner for our East Longmeadow, MA location. You steward the operation’s financial well‑being. You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant, while vigilantly identifying improvement opportunities.

You Will:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site
• Be responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system
• Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L along with recommendations for improvement
• Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Working knowledge of GAAP ERP system experience, preferably SAP

Benefits:

• 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

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com