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 Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

About Us –

AJM was originally founded shortly after the Korean War as a distributor of commercial paper, plastic and foil packaging products and related cleaning, janitorial and order processing supplies and equipment by three (3) Detroit area brothers operating out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market. In 1957 they built and moved into slightly larger quarters on Detroit’s southwest side, where, for the very first time, they began manufacturing their own products. Over the ensuing decades, AJM gradually evolved from its broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3, 000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.

Some things have undoubtedly changed since AJM was founded, but the company’s commitment to its customers and employees, alike, has not wavered and is deeply embedded in its DNA. So, too, is the founding brothers’ entrepreneurial spirit, “can do” attitude and singular focus on the value proposition that has fueled the company’s success from the very beginning. We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for more than 75 years now.

Career Development –

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement. There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance. You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies. Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

For More Information –

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com or call (833) 562-7256

Equal Employment Opportunities –

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.