Accountant-ASC at Amcor in Atlanta, GA

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 Job Description Sr. ACCOUNTANT Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Site Controller Company: Amcor Job Location: Plant Operations Position Summary The Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial integrity, operational performance, and accounting activities of the manufacturing facility. This position performs general accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation activities while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company financial policies and internal controls. Working closely with the Site Controller and cross functional business partners, the Accountant analyzes financial and operational data to identify performance trends, improve cost efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and provide actionable insights that support operational and strategic business decisions. The position plays a key role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes, financial planning activities, and the continuous improvement of accounting systems and procedures. The Accountant is also responsible for supporting a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence consistent with Amcor's standards and business objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. General Accounting and Financial Close - Prepare, review, and post general ledger journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies. - Perform monthly general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and implement appropriate corrective actions. - Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, ensuring reporting deadlines and established financial controls are met. - Maintain accurate accounting records for fixed assets, inventory, operating expenses, and other assigned balance sheet accounts. - Review production job bags and ensure accurate and timely closing of manufacturing jobs within the PECAS accounting system. - Execute and validate financial system integrations to ensure accurate data consolidation across accounting and operational platforms. - Prepare and distribute the Weekly Profit Report, including weekly board reconciliation and supporting financial analysis. - Assist with the maintenance and reconciliation of business unit financial records and supporting schedules. 2. Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Financial Analysis - Analyze manufacturing costs, production expenses, inventory transactions, and operational performance to identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for financial improvement. - Prepare and review financial reports related to inventory, fixed assets, sales, customer rebates, sta