Accounting Specialist

Location: Erie Tool Shop • Direct Report: Controller

About the role

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting and finance activities to support accurate financial records and efficient business operations. This role utilizes corporate accounting processes and systems to ensure timely transaction processing, account reconciliation, and compliance with internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Use caution and support systems to assure a safety event‑free facility
• Respond to any emergency or potential emergency following established procedures
• Observe, respond, and report any instance of product, service, or quality systems non‑conformance
• Security diligence: maintain control of keycards, prevent unauthorized entry to facilities by non‑Amcor employees, and ensure proper maintenance/security of Amcor equipment
• Successfully complete Primary Duties as outlined below and associated training

Authorities

• Pause activity and notify safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non‑conformity of product, service, or quality systems
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels
• Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions

Primary Duties

• Process and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Generate, review, and distribute customer invoices while resolving billing discrepancies
• Reconcile customer, vendor, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including journal entries and supporting documentation
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances as needed
• Support internal and external audit requests and maintain documentation in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• Prepare routine financial reports and assist with data analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and vendors to resolve accounting‑related issues

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 3–5 years of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, or financial operations experience
• Experience performing account reconciliations, month‑end activities, and managing financial transactions in a business environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in a corporate accounting environment, preferably within a publicly traded company
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP and/or QuickBooks systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with financial controls, audit support, and compliant environments
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements within accounting or finance functions
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full‑time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location)
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)