Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

AJM Packaging Corporation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

 

Position Overview -

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, is seeking a Staff Accountant to add to our growing team!  This position will compile and review financial data for the purpose of financial statements preparation and reporting, reconciling general ledger accounts, doing cost and financial analysis, maintain inventory records and other accounting functions.

Responsibilities & Duties -

• Enter journal entries to the general ledger.
• Perform all month-end duties including account/bank reconciliations and entries.
• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions and deposit checks.
• Process inventory adjustments requested by plants and complete related investigations when required. Assist plants with inventory issues (receiving, production, and shipping).
• Participate in physical year-end inventory (remote and in person).
• Collect data and prepare federal, state and local government tax or income statements, reports and surveys.
• Complete and maintain required business licensing.
• Process all insurance premiums. Assist with insurance renewal packets and audit when necessary.
• Maintain downtime and bi-weekly payroll reports for management.
• Oversee the capital expenditures process. Prepare and process monthly fixed asset transactions and depreciation.  Maintain the fixed asset database on a continuous basis to ensure information is current. Perform audits at plants.
• Assist in year-end financial, sales & use tax, bank and other audits.
• Perform monthly cash basis accounting duties for subsidiary companies.
• Create part codes and bills of materials.
• Prepare monthly plant expense budgets with supporting documentation.
• Prepare yearly company budgets with supporting documentation.
• Update KPI’s for distribution to key personnel.
• Assist in daily/monthly allocation reports.
• Verify daily plant production efficiency reports for accuracy and compile daily report for management.
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Accounting management team.

Minimum Requirements –

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or finance and one to three years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience with manufacturing-based company preferred.
• Possess strong working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Possess working knowledge of MS Office software.
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports software would be helpful.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

Benefits  –

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition.  Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage and be able to adjust the proportions spent on each coverage/benefit to suit your personal requirements and preferences.  You can even redirect a portion of the total spend to pay for homeowners, car and pet insurance premiums purchased at group rates.  Lastly, under the Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), you’ll be able to contribute a portion of your annual earnings on a pre-tax basis to pay for child and dependent care and medical, dental and optical insurance co-pays and deductibles.

Summary of Benefits –

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacat