Staff Accountant

Pretium Packaging; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, based in Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to lead financial operations across multiple manufacturing sites and serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. The role provides financial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management to drive performance and cost efficiency.

The position requires strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and internal controls, with GAAP adherence and audit support as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing, multi-site experience highly preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant-level financial functions for multiple locations, including accounting, cost analysis, and reporting.
• Advise plant management on profitability and productivity improvements.
• Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts; explain variances against budget and prior periods.

Skills

Financial acumen

Business partnership

Analytical thinking

Accountability & ownership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IQMS

Advanced Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a results-driven Staff Accountant to lead the financial operations for multiple manufacturing sites. This role is a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to drive performance, ensure cost efficiency, and support operational decision-making. The Staff Accountant will oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting while ensuring adherence to corporate accounting standards and internal controls.

Hybrid, Aurora location. 30% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all plant-level financial functions for multiple manufacturing locations, including accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Act as a financial advisor to plant management teams, offering recommendations to improve profitability and productivity.
• Lead the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts; track and explain variances to budget and prior periods.
• Ensure accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost reporting.
• Partner with operations to analyze and interpret financial results related to labor, materials, and overhead.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
• Support capital investment projects with financial analysis and ROI modeling.
• Assist in audits and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience managing multiple sites strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial team members.
• Proven track record of process improvement and cost control initiatives.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen - Deep understanding of financial and cost accounting principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Business Partnership - Ability to build strong relationships with plant leaders and influence decisions.
• Analytical Thinking - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Accountability & Ownership - Takes full responsibility for financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Communication - Clear and concise communication of financial information to all levels of the organization.
• Attention to Detail - High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.

Travel Requirement

Travel required up to 30%.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Bachelor's Degree
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Cost Accounting

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Accounting Software
• IQMS
• Oracle