Temp - Cost Accountant

003 CROWN Beverage Packaging, LLC; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. in Olympia, WA is seeking a temporary purchasing/administrative assistant to support the department through December 31, 2026. The role involves placing and tracking supplier orders, maintaining documentation, and helping with invoicing and vendor setup.

Candidates should have strong basic accounting or business knowledge, excellent Excel skills, and a focus on accuracy and reliability. On-site work with a collaborative team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in business or accounting preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and data processing abilities.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or edit purchase orders from various departments.
• Communicate with suppliers to place orders and ensure documentation is in order.
• Confirm order quantity, pricing, and availability.
• Follow up on orders by phone, email, or fax.
• Ensure audit compliance and order accuracy.
• Coordinate safety data sheet system with Environmental Services.
• Process returns/credits and resolve invoicing problems.
• Assist accounts payable with vendor setup and front desk duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting

Math

Excel

Data entry

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in business or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

ABOUT CROWN: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

DIVISION OVERVIEW

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

LOCATION

Olympia, WA This is a temporary position providing support through Dec 31, 2026. This is not a permanent role. Pay Range subject to experience.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing or editing purchase orders from various departments.
• Communicate by placing orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear.
• Confirmation of order quantity, pricing, and availability.
• Order follow-up (telephone/email and fax communication).
• Ensures accuracy of all orders and creates purchase orders.
• Coordinate Material Safety Data Sheet system with Environmental Services department.
• Maintaining a filing system in the purchase department materials, supplies and equipment and updating appropriate records when required.
• As appropriate, look for ways to reduce costs to the company, such as evaluating costs of purchasing from various suppliers to arrive at the best deal.
• 3 Process returns/credits.
• Invoice problem resolution.
• Process material receiving in data base system.
• Inspecting consignments to verify if they are in order and as per agreed terms.
• Interacting with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damaged or incorrect quantity of goods.
• Ensure audit compliance and order accuracy.
• Work with accounts payable for new vendor set-up.
• Provide assistance at the front desk to answer phones, greet visitors/vendors.
• Perform general administrative functions as necessary such as copying, filing, etc.

Knowledge and Skills

• In depth knowledge of accounting and mathematics.
• Ability to work with computers and software such as Microsoft Excel, as well as data processing skills, are valued.
• Good communication skills to deal with people internal to the company, as well as with suppliers, shipping agents, courier companies and sometimes government officials.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliability and good attendance is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School/GED
• Associate’s Degree in business or accounting preferred
• Good computer skills are required
• Good communication and customer service skills required
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a required
• Reliability and good attendance is essential

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future. We serve a variety of markets including food, beverage, household, personal care, and more. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best‑in‑class packaging while championing best‑in‑class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.