Plastipak Packaging is a global industry leader in the design, manufacturing, and recycling of plastic rigid containers. Our list of customers include some of the worlds most recognized and respected brands such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and Pepsi, just to name a few. Our commitment to our employees is demonstrated in numerous awards for innovation, environmental sustainability, and corporate citizenship.
Plastipak follows industry leading protocols to address COVID-19, including regular disinfection, electrostatic cleaning and temperature sensing kiosks at most locations. We strictly adhere to all CDC guidelines to provide a safe working environment for our associates and visitors; including face coverings, social distancing, and hand sanitizer stations.
Named one of America's Best Employers in Michigan by Forbes in 2020, Plastipak offers many great benefits, including:
MEDICAL, DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) AND COMPANY HOLIDAYS
PART TIME AND FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES
401(K) AND PROFIT SHARING PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
TUITION ASSISTANCE
COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
TELEMEDICINE
PET INSURANCE
TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING
LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
REFERRAL BONUS PROGRAM
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Position Description:
The Plant Accountant provides a variety of accounting and operational support to the site controller and plant management team. The primary duties include, but are not limited to the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Development, monitoring and support of the plant accounting systems, policies and procedures to assure that all business transactions are accounted for accurately and in accordance with company policy.
Reviews assigned profit and loss statement accounts to ensure financial integrity.
Tracks plans and budgets against actual costs and explains variances outside of parameters.
Identifies, controls and reports scrap, expense waste and any other negative impacts on the P & L.
Supports the appropriate shipping, billing, receiving, production, payroll, personnel, purchasing and inventory control records assuring confidentiality.
Generate journal entries to maintain accurate Profit and Loss Statements for accruals and inappropriately applied costs.
Generate, analyze and forecast plant performance measures for plant management.
Analyze material scrap variances for further investigation and resolution.
Completes labor efficiency calculations on periodic basis to be able to understand costs of efficiency variances.
Supports the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes of the plant.
Support weekly performance reporting for operational conference calls.
Backup role for the Accounting Clerk position.
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by Site Controller and Site Manager.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or a related field is required.
Four or more years of accounting experience is required. Familiarity in an industrial or manufacturing environment is preferred.
Motivated and self-starter.
Cost accounting experience (preferred)
Strong Analytical skills and detail oriented.
Strong communication and problem solving skills.
Proficient with MS Excel and MS Office application suite.
