Accounts Receivable Accountant at Plastipak

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Manufacturing, PackagingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field
Exceptional time and personal management skills
Entry-level with relevant internships, up to 2 years of experience
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Post-process lockbox payments, apply in-house payments, identify and research issues to fully and accurately apply cash to customer accounts and invoices
Improve accuracy through system improvements and open communication with customers
Invoice sales orders, including following up with plants and marketing on issues preventing billing, constantly improving the system by examining billing error reasons
Invoice online credit memos and buy/sell activity
Analyze and prepare reports for auditors, customers, and Plastipak internal users
Analyze and track rebates and accruals

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Cash Applications

Lockbox Payments

Rebate Accruals

Financial Reporting

Customer Communication

Plastipak

Produces sustainable plastic packaging solutions

About Plastipak

Plastipak specializes in producing plastic packaging solutions, particularly lightweight PET bottles, using advanced hot fill injection blow molding technology. This process creates durable packaging suitable for various liquid products, ensuring they remain shelf-stable. The company stands out from competitors by focusing on sustainability through its "bottle to bottle" recycling approach, which transforms used bottles into new ones, significantly reducing waste. Plastipak's goal is to provide custom packaging solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse clients, ranging from large corporations to smaller businesses, while also enhancing operational efficiency through its global recycling centers and logistics services. The company is committed to innovation, with dedicated centers for developing new packaging technologies.

Plymouth Township, MichiganHeadquarters

1967Year Founded

DEBTCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Industrial & Manufacturing, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Risks

Leadership transition as CEO William C. Young steps down may cause strategic shifts.

Patent litigation risks, highlighted by the 2020 lawsuit against Premium Waters.

Increased competition in the plastic aerosol packaging market from major players.

Differentiation

Plastipak leads in sustainable packaging with its 'bottle to bottle' recycling approach.

The company offers custom packaging solutions tailored to diverse client needs globally.

Plastipak's innovative SprayPET Revolution is a fully recyclable, metal-free aerosol container.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable packaging boosts Plastipak's market position and innovation.

Partnership with LanzaTech reduces carbon footprint in PET production, enhancing sustainability.

Expansion of recycling centers, like in Toledo, Spain, aligns with circular economy trends.

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