As a Plant Accountant at our Jackson Center, OH, location, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations. You will support key accounting functions while proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes and financial performance.
What You’ll Do
Support the full general ledger process, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Record, classify, and post day-to-day financial transactions with accuracy and attention to detail
Oversee monthly physical inventory and valuation processes, ensuring alignment with the perpetual inventory system
Analyze bills of materials (BOM) to ensure costing accuracy and proper item coding
Manage accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and working capital performance
Conduct financial analysis to identify risks and negative impacts to the P&L, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 3 years of general accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
Working knowledge of GAAP
Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- 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
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least 3 years of general accounting experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience with SAP
What We Do
Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, the company designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries, including automotive and aerosol products. Operating over 60 sites worldwide, Plastipak focuses on innovation and sustainability to provide packaging for some of the world's most recognized and respected brands.
