About Crown:
CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 47 countries employing over 33,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.
Division Overview:
Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
Position Overview:
The Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing and analyzing cost expenditures and purchases within the Plant.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Plant Accountant, the Cost Accountant responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Capture the Plant’s total cost of production by assessing the variable costs of each step of production as well as fixed cost
Classify costs accurately
Compiles and analyzes financial information and makes recommendations about cost efficient and financially feasible cost options
Analyze costs of raw materials and other supplies and create cost-benefit analyses for changing vendors
Assist with annual physical inventory
Assist the Plant Accountant with suggesting changes to policies or procedures to increase cash flow
Assists in preparation for internal and external audits
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
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
Approximately 10% overnight travel
May occasionally need to work evening or weekend hours
Preferred Requirements
Packaging industry experience
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
Possible Equivalent Military Titles
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits:
Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).
