Plant Accountant

Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US)

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Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

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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About this role

Summary

Manage financial processes including general ledger, inventory, and cost analysis in manufacturing setting

Job title

Plant Accountant

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Jackson Center, OH; onsite work required

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinanceGAAPERPSAPaccounting software

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cost accountingfinancial analysisGAAPERPSAP
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jackson Center, OH 45334, USA

On-site City