Plant Accountant role supporting full-cycle general ledger and cost accounting at Plastipak Packaging, a manufacturing packaging company, based onsite in West Liberty/Jackson Center, OH. You'll handle close processes, inventory valuation, BOM costing accuracy, and AR/AP while driving financial insights to improve plant performance. Standout perk: extensive benefits including 401(k) match/profit sharing and tuition assistance.
- 401(k) match and profit sharing
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
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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