Coordinator, Accounts Payable (Summer)

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.  

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.  

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. 

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

We are hiring an Accounts Payable Coordinator to assist our various Business Units with Purchase Order invoice responsibilities related to our internal workflow (Medius).  Complete daily auditing/learning in workflow for incoming invoices to ensure invoices are flowing timely and accurately.  Assist with credit card reconciliations for the Bank of America credit cards, tax certificate record maintenance and communications, and internal AP team mailboxes distribution.

This role is a short-term assignment for the Summer 2025.  Specific dates will be determined with candidates when the offer stage is reached.

Key Accountabilities:  

• Route Medius invoices to the correct approval channels
• Prepare weekly Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) reports
• Ensure that all necessary customer resale certificates are in order and properly maintained, and at times communicate with internal/external customers
• Ensure that company credit card statements match internal records and that all charges are properly documented
• Oversee the AP team’s email inbox, ensuring timely responses to inquiries, and escalating issues that need urgent attention
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes
• Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin Values” T Chart

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Requires a high school degree
• One to two years of previous accounts payable experience preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and prioritize according to department goals
• Proven attention to detail
• High level of computer literacy; Microsoft Office required, experience with ERP systems preferred
• Both self-reliant and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes

Working Environment:  

• Corporate Headquarters, Hybrid schedule

CA, IL, NY Pay range$20—$20 USD

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (includ