Accountant I

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day. At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care. Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact. Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next. What is the role where you will make an impact? Staff Accountant Under direct supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant I will be responsible for performing entry level accounting functions covering a broad range of reconciling and analyzing a variety of balance sheet accounts. The Staff Accountant I will have working knowledge in Accounting and will have the ability to apply standard principles, theories, concepts and techniques. What will you do in this role? Preparing and reviewing account analysis/reconciliations. Includes month end/year end work of creating and entering Journal EntriesCreation of monthly workpapers for Balance Sheet ending balancesUnderstanding and documenting process flowsResearching and documenting accounting transactionsWorking knowledge of GAAPAccounts Payable Vendor GL CodingInventory Management – Cycle Counts creation and entering updates in systemBudget Work (setting up costs for new year)Year end audit workFixed Asset Management – Keep copies of invoices for fixed asset purchasesOther duties as assigned What skills do you bring? Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; or 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Possesses strong math aptitude, work accurately with numbers, good organization skills and ability to efficiently operate standard office equipment. Strong analytical ability and thorough understanding of computer systems and accounting principles.Accounting experience in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Access is a plus.Possesses strong math aptitude, work accurately with numbers, good organization skills and ability to efficiently operate standard office equipment. Strong analytical ability and thorough understanding of computer systems and accounting principles.Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels.Requires a strong Team playerExperience in LN or other ERP systems a plus The compensation range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 plus bonus potential.