Accounting Manager

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Plant Accountant is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions including month end processes, preparing financial reports, reconciliations, payroll, sales commissions, and accounts payable.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Plant Accountant responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:   

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts documenting business transactions
• Prepares GL Account and Bank Reconciliation
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize the company’s financial position including but not limited to;
  • Month end reporting
  • 8th day reporting
  • Gainshare analysis
  • Site Communication meeting information
• Maintains Accounting Policy database
• Identifies control gaps, develops and implements appropriate control procedures to resolve control deficiencies
• Assists in preparation for internal and external audits
• Develop financial analysis and cost accounting skills
• Responsible for execution and coordination of physical inventory
• Performance Management for any direct reports
• Oversees payroll and AP functions
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS *

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and GAAP
• Proven track record of working in a team environment with a variety of departments
• Experience working with an ERP system
• Three (3) years Plant Manufacturing experience

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Packaging industry experience
• IBM i AS400 experience

Competencies

• Must have very strong PC skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel (advanced)
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Position requires someone who is self-motivated, analytical problem solver and has excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring completion

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Generally works in an office setting but will be required to perform some job duties inside a plant environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic 

• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud
• Approximately 10% overnight travel
• May occasionally need to work evening or weekend hours

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What Crown Offers You 

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career  

• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences   

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.