Senior Accountant

Position Description

This role is part of the Rigid Packaging North American Shared Services group and reports to the Senior Manager, Sales & General Accounting. The role is responsible for various general accounting functions, including month‑end accounting close responsibilities, financial audit and various financial reporting/analysis tasks, support with technical accounting tasks for acquisitions and/or restructuring activities, support for tax and regulatory compliance. The role requires the successful candidate to manage multiple conflicting demands and to work effectively with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.

• Own multiple month‑end close responsibilities, including entries related to foreign exchange (FX) translation, intercompany transactions, minority interest accounting, acquisition/restructuring accounting, and other similar month‑end activities
• Support requests related to the financial (NA Region, JV legal entity) and pension benefit plan audits and interface with external auditors
• Provide required support for tax return and tax provision preparation, as well as grant compliance
• Manage North American business insurance policies and reserve accounting
• Manage Global office departmental SG&A accounting, planning and analysis
• Prepare monthly unaudited financial statements and supporting commentary for JV entity
• Develop forecast and budgets for multiple accounts/entities and analyze vs. actual results
• Manage restructuring accounting as a result of footprint changes to existing operations
• Assist with monthly financial data loading/mapping and validation from ERP system (SAP) to consolidation system (BPC), as well as develop/modify input schedules and reports in BPC
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules for numerous accounts
• Play leadership role with purchase accounting for business acquisitions, including related journal entries, account reconciliations, working capital adjustments/auditing, and accounting integration efforts
• Research / apply IFRS literature to complex accounting issues and document management's position
• Ensure strong governance and policy adherence regarding release of financial information
• Lead/support special projects and prepare presentations for management as needed. Drive initiatives for leaders throughout the Shared Service Group
• Prepare finance/accounting presentations and special financial reports for management
• Support other ad hoc activities as required I necessary

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in business/Accounting
• Strong systems aptitude with preference given to candidates with SAP ERP / Business Planning & Consolidation (BPC) application experience
• 2-3 years' experience working in large, complex and multi‑currency multi‑national environment, including experience with complex management and legal entity structures
• Strong character, integrity and ethics
• Professional with strong overall business acumen
• High level attention to detail; well organized with ability to problem solve
• Strong ERP and financial reporting software experience: SAP / BPC experience preferred
• Ability to multi‑task, meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced business environment
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; capable of clearly articulating thoughts
• Effective team player who interacts well with others

Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for Results

• Business Acumen
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Priority Setting
• Managing & Measuring Work
• Dealing with Ambiguity

• Reports to Senior Manager, Sales & General Accounting

Office Environment

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,…