Pregis Corporation

Sr. Cost Accountant

Pregis Corporation • $75K — $95K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing accounting
  • Strong understanding of variance analysis and standard setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle
  • Detail-oriented with a positive, proactive attitude
  • Willing to travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Partner with plant operations and engage on the production floor
  • Analyze variances to budget and identify improvement opportunities
  • Complete the standard-setting process
  • Implement mid-month reporting enhancements
  • Conduct month-end financial analysis including P&L and balance sheets
  • Develop month-end reporting packages for plant management
  • Provide actionable financial forecasts

Benefits

  • Flexible location options in McDonough GA, Bethel PA, or Reno NV
  • Opportunity to influence operations across multiple plants
  • Engagement with site management teams
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Diversity and inclusion commitment within the company culture
Full Job Description
Position: Senior Cost Accountant

Location: Role can be based in McDonough GA, Bethel PA, or Reno NV

About the Position

The Senior Cost Accountant will report to the Operations Controller and will support 5 plants within the Business Unit, including all site management teams. Total revenue for these plants is approximately $370M.

Job Functions
  • Actively partner with plant operations and maintain a strong presence on the production floor to understand manufacturing processes, assess cost drivers, and support operational decision-making.
  • Analyze variances to budget, forecast, and prior year to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.
  • Own and complete the standard-setting process.
  • Implement and enhance mid-month reporting processes.
  • Perform month-end financial analysis, including P&L and balance sheet reviews, with clear variance explanations.
  • Own the development of the month-end reporting package for presentations to plant management.
  • Provide weekly and monthly financial forecasts and actionable insights.
  • Own assigned areas of the monthly close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of accurate P&L reporting.
  • Assist the Operations Controller with the annual budgeting process, including data collection, analysis, and consolidation, while identifying key risks and opportunities.
  • Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify anomalies and drive root cause analysis.
  • Partner with plant management to drive continuous improvement initiatives and validate cost savings.
  • Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis to address current business issues and drive actionable outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain financial controls in accordance with company policies and procedures.


Desired Skills & Experience

  • The successful candidate will possess a
  • BA degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Minimum of 3 years of increasing manufacturing accounting responsibility
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, variance analysis, and standard setting is required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • ERP Systems Experience ex: SAP, Oracle, etc.
  • The ideal candidate will be high energy and possess a positive "can do" attitude, is detail oriented, and has a willingness to "roll up their sleeves" to get the job done.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time


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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

About Pregis Corporation

Pregis Corporation is a global leader in protective packaging materials and automated systems. The company develops innovative solutions that help customers improve product safety, increase efficiency, and reduce waste. Pregis serves a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, e-commerce, and industrial manufacturing. The company's products include bubble wrap, foam, paper, and plastic packaging materials, as well as automated packaging systems. Pregis has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Learn more about Pregis Corporation
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
TCPC
* Ladders Estimates

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