As the Cost Accountant at our Global Corporate Headquarters, you will have the opportunity to work directly with our Manufacturing locations on various projects such as annual budgeting, profit planning, and standardizing operational procedures.
You Will:
Analyze, monitor, and provide insight into actual vs. planned key performance metrics and site budgets
Interface closely with Plant Management and Plant Controllers to support business activities, ensure plant accounting and finance activities comply with corporate policies and directives
Assist in the preparation of presentations, including monthly and quarterly business reviews, annual budgets, and other business planning initiatives
Coordination & participation in quarter-end and year-end physical inventory audits
Determining costs of business activity, such as raw material purchases, inventory, and labor
Ad hocreporting and analysis as requested by Corporate Leadership
You Have:
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
2+ years of accounting experience, including an internship experience
Manufacturing experience is preferred
Ability to Travel up to 15%
Experience with SAP is highly preferred
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage and consumer products industries including cleaning, automotive and aerosol products. A global leader in the packaging and recycling industries, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.
As part of a team driven by innovation and committed to sustainability, associates support our operations around the globe allowing us to provide packaging for some of the world’s most recognized and respected brands.
Guided by solid values and principles, Plastipak is an organization of opportunities. We are proud to invest in our associates—offering a safe, positive and collaborative environment where they can succeed and grow their careers.
From technicians and engineers to operators and analysts, Plastipak has countless rewarding and challenging opportunities available for those seeking a career in the packaging industry. Explore a career at Plastipak for the opportunity to improve the way consumers experience packaging worldwide.
For more information about Plastipak, visit plastipak.com.