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Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with yearly revenues of approximately $7 billion. Today, we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.
Did you know….
Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
Metal and glass packaging we produce are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
We produce more than 160 million containers per day across the country?
Ardagh Metal Beverage North America produces more than 15 billion cans and can ends annually?
Approximately 75% of aluminum ever produced is still in use today?
Aluminum cans, with 73%, have the highest recycled content among all beverage containers?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
Ardagh Group North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
For more information on Ardagh Group, visit www.ardaghgroup.com.
Role Description:
The Plant Accountant is a supportive team member responsible for assisting the Plant Finance Manager in gathering, recording, analyzing, and reporting all aspects of plant finance and accounting administration. The position is responsible to administer and adhere to company policies, accounting procedures, and financial controls including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Daily/weekly/monthly accounting duties such as production data collection, material usage data collection, and relevant reporting and reconciliation
Analysis of plant activities to identify any transactional omissions or errors and making appropriate corrections
Physical inventories
Execution of required SOX reports and maintenance of supporting documentation
Assist Plant Finance Manager with month-end closing activities ensuring accurate reporting of financial statements
Assist with the support of internal and external audit programs, including inquiries and providing support documentation
Assist Plant Finance Manager with weekly forecasting and annual budget process
Ongoing review of plant activities to ensure adherence to appropriate accounting guidelines and policies
Ad-hoc accounting activity as necessary to support plant operations
Assignments as directed by the Finance Manager
Comply with Safety, Environmental, and Food Safety standards as set forth in company policies/programs
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or a related field, with a minimum 3 years accounting experience
Prior experience in accounts payable, audit, and/or financial reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills in a team-based environment
Exceptional problem solving, analytical and technical skills
Demonstrates independent motivation with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with proven ability to handle multiple, competing priorities to complete tasks/projects within stated deadlines
Demonstrated ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
Experience with accounting and reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Quickbooks, etc.
Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office suite with strong aptitude and demonstrated efficiency in the use of Excel
Our Vision and Values
The people that make up Ardagh Group share much more than a strong brand and an excellent reputation. We each share a common vision: to be the preferred packaging partner to the world’s leading brands. We will achieve our vision by delivering customer innovation, providing an inspirational environment for our people and creating sustainable value for our business through its growth and development.
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