Sr. Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant Pregis Corporation United States, North Carolina, Granite Falls 3825 North Main Street (Show on map) May 01, 2026 We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Position Summary Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Sr. Cost Accountant will support some or all the Plant Management teams of the 8 locations as well as Regional Sales team and Regional HR Business Partners. Total revenue for the 8 plants is approximately $200MM. The Sr. Cost Accountant will be responsible for cost accounting and financial analysis activities in the region. Responsibilities Understand variances to budget and prior year and identifying opportunities for cost reductions and improvements
Complete standard setting process
Implement improved mid-month reporting processes
Analysis of month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis
Complete month-end results package for the Plant to present to Senior Management
Provide monthly financial forecasts and analysis
Support monthly close including Balance Sheet reconciliation and accurate Revenue and Expense oversight
Part of coordinating the annual budget process for assigned plants; collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data, with understanding of all risks and opportunities
Provide key decision support to manufacturing plant and support safety and operating initiatives
Conduct regular reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root cause. Weekly P&L reviews.
Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirement(s)
Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with company's procedures and policies
Travel approximately 15% to 20%. Desired Skills & Experience BA degree in finance or accounting
3 to 5 years of increasing manufacturing accounting responsibility
Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, variance analysis, and standard setting is required
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools. ERP systems experience required; for example: SAP, Oracle, etc.
The ideal candidate will have high energy and a positive "can do" attitude, is detailed oriented, and has a willingness to "roll up their sleeves" to get the job done. #rtu1 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. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements. Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.