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.
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Job Description
Position Overview:
This role is part of the Rigid Packaging North American Shared Services group and reports to the Cost Accounting Manager. The Regional Cost Accountant will support resin and inventory operations across North America, with a strong focus on standard costing, variance analysis, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will bring a solid accounting foundation, strong systems aptitude (preferably SAP), and the ability to analyze complex data sets. This role also supports continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration with operations, plant leadership, and finance teams.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Standard Setting & Budgeting
Execute and maintain standard costs across designated plants.
Assist in setting standards for new products, including material cost and activity rates.
Revalue activity rates and analyze material usage variances and yields.
Assess Bill of Materials and activity allocations for impact on standard costs.
Coordinate year end cost roll schedule
Accounting & Month-End Close
Participate in monthly close processes including journal entries, financial statement reviews, and GL reconciliations.
Ensure completion of inventory and production orders, including reconciliations between physical, perpetual, and general ledger records.
Review cost components to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Maintain and enhance internal controls related to inventory cost and quantity accuracy.
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Prepare and communicate absorption and manufacturing variance reports.
Compare actual results to forecast, budget, and prior year data.
Collaborate with plant leadership to interpret results and gather insights.
Plant Support & Consolidation
Serve as primary contact for plants on standard cost and variance analysis.
Partner with plant controllers to investigate root causes and provide commentary.
Other Activities
Support and enforce inventory related internal controls
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Support internal and external audits and activities related to Amcor's quarterly reporting periods and statutory closing requirements
Support other ad hoc activities as required / necessary
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
1-4 years of accounting experience in a standard costing environment
Strong accounting foundation, including a solid understanding of US GAAP inventory rules and requirements
Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP experience
Ability to analyze and manage large data sets in excel and other query type databases
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Unrelenting integrity and ethics
Effective team player who interacts well with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of clearly articulating thoughts
Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
Willingness to learn and grow with the organization
Ability to create new processes with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset.
Competencies:
Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies
Core Competencies:
Customer Focus
Learning on the Fly
Interpersonal Savvy
Drive for Results
3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:
Priority Setting
Functional/Technical Skills
Relationships:
Reports to Cost Accounting Manager
Supports the following internal customers/ other colleagues:
Plant Leadership (Plant Manager / Operations)
Plant Controllers
Sr. Manager of Inventory and Cost Accounting
BU Controllers
Sr. Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (NA / SC)
Sr. Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (Beverage)
ADA Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Normal Vision
Distant Vision
Near Vision
Hearing/ Listening
Sitting
Talking/Speaking
Hand/Finger Dexterity
Walking
Standing
Stooping
Pushing/Pulling
Bending
Kneeling
Climbing
Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)
Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)
Driving- Forklift
Lifting (amount Carrying (amount Driving - Automobile/truck/van
Work Environment: Office Environment
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
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OurExpectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $74,100 to $92,600; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $74,100 to $111,100 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
*Medical, dental and vision plans
*Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
*Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
*Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
*Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
*Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
*Paid Parental Leave
*Retirement Savings Plan with company match
*Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
*Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
