Plant Accountant

plastipak· 1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)
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Full time1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

About this role

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

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Where is the Plant Accountant position at plastipak located?
This Plant Accountant role at plastipak is based in Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Plant Accountant role at plastipak full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Plant Accountant role in the 1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US) department at plastipak.
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