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:
Junior Accountant: Responsible for working on accounting, payroll and financial planning and analysis function in support of the flagship plant, Allentown; key member of the Plant Accounting Team working in all areas of plant accounting as directed; interacts with plant and corporate personnel as required.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Daily, weekly and month-end activities as required to ensure a complete, accurate and timely close process
Prepares manual journal entries for various accounting transactions
Provides financial and operational month-end and adhoc analyses and reporting
Assists in preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
Audit payroll processing for completion and accuracy
Process plant, freight, debit/credit memo transactions (i.e. customer returns/claims, and scrap / regrind shipments), check requests and intercompany transfers
Assists with the coordination of internal and external audit requirements
Facilitate clearing of accounts payable issues, such as goods receipt/not invoiced, sales tax discrepancies, understanding pricing discrepancies, etc. Other duties as assigned
Assist human resources with administrative/confidential tasks
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
Sound problem solving/analytical skills
Proficiency in Excel as financial analysis tool
Effective team player; strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates strength in attention to detail
Competencies:
Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies
Core Competencies:
Customer Focus
Learning on the Fly
Interpersonal Savvy
Drive for Results
3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:
Business Acumen
Managing & Measuring Work
Conflict Management
Priority Setting
Choose an item.
Relationships:
Reports directly to the Mulit Site Plant Controller
Supports all departments of the Plant
Will coordinate with senior leadership and outside plant personnel
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 < 50 pounds)
☐Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)
☐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.
Our Expectations
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.
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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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)