Staff Accountant at Pretium Packaging

Join a Growing, Hands-On Finance Team at Pretium Packaging!
Are you a detail-driven accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Pretium Packaging is seeking a Staff Accountant who’s ready to take ownership of financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement across our dynamic operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting both corporate and plant leadership, contributing to month-end close, audits, cost analysis, and strategic business decisions that shape our success. If you’re analytical, proactive, and eager to grow within a collaborative, industry-leading organization, we want to hear from you.

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant provides finance expertise to business leaders in support of Pretium’s strategies, goals and objectives. 

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions:

• Daily and month-end accounting activities including journal entries, system transactions and account reconciliations
• Internal reporting of financials and plant financial analysis on a regular and adhoc basis
• Support Internal Control compliance efforts through preparation, monitoring, and reporting activities
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring tasks are done timely:
• Interaction with Accounts Receivable Team as needed
• Interaction with Accounts Payable Team as needed
• Analysis of standard labor and material costs and analysis of variances
• Month-end reporting and analysis
• Quarterly and Year-End Audit requests
• Support for Plant Operations, including Capital Expenditure analysis, and other operational needs
• Ad hoc analyses
• Help identify or provide information on continuous improvement opportunities
• Perform special projects or other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education 

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required

Experience

Must have 2-3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting

Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy is essential
2. Must be a self-starter, working in a fast-paced environment
3. Strong team player with ability to work independently
4. Ability to meet deadlines
5. Proficient in MS Office software: advanced Excel skills are required
6. Experience with ERP systems: IQMS and/or Oracle experience preferred

Travel

This role requires travel, up to 30%