Accounting Clerk

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

Reports to:  Site Controller

Summary:    Performs Accounting-related clerical duties that require a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and organizational excellence. The role requires full commitment to excellence in OHSE and Quality.  The objective is to safeguard and enhance the well‑being of all employees, protect the environment, and uphold the health and safety of the community in which we operate.  This position is also committed to quality though each employee, our system, and in our processes and products.

Areas of Responsibilities:        

• Ensure all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner, including but are not limited to AP Invoices, AR Ledgers, Update transactions and batches in accounting system daily.

• Reviews a limited range of source documents, such as purchase orders, vouchers, invoices, receipts, requisitions, travel or other forms or similar materials.

• Perform order entry, data verification, and coding of financial transactions

• Identifies inaccuracies, such as math errors, missing or inaccurate information, signatures, or documentation. Take appropriate measures to correct and add necessary information.

• Compile and distribute the Weekly Sales Report.

• Ensure accuracy and manages balance sheet and Fixed Assets for the business unit.

• Complete monthly General Ledger Reconciliation and month end Journal entries

• Post account information and maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.

• Compile and lead Compliance Control Self-Assessment each quarter for the Compliance business unit

• Maintain awareness of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals

• Safeguard the company’s assets by respecting the confidential nature of all information.

• Perform other duties and/or projects as required by management.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in accounting preferred with 2-3 years in accounting

• Strong/advanced Excel skills, preferably with Microsoft experience (Word).

• Strong Interpersonal and Leadership skills, with ability to work in teams.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Strong organizational and communication skills

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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

•Paid vacation for full-time employees

•Company-paid holidays starting at 11 days per year

•Employee Assistance Program

•Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

•Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident and critical illness benefits are available

•Retirement Savings Plan with company match

•Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)