Amcor Rigid Packaging Internship Posting

Role: Accounting Internship

Location: Manchester, MI

At Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP), our teams are focused on developing and making plastic bottles and jars that create a unique experience and are better for the environment. Our bottles and jars are primarily made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which has rapidly become the world's preferred packaging material. PET is lightweight, shatterproof, recloseable, resealable, reusable and infinitely recyclable*.

We are sustainability leaders in our industry. We are the first global packaging company to commit to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Our products are vital to support the lives of millions of people across the globe every day.

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Being an intern at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

With approximately 6,000 people across about 50 manufacturing operations in 11 countries and an annual revenue of US$2.9 Billion, ARP provides rigid packaging solutions to the beverage, pharmaceutical, food, and home and personal care segments.

Learn more about the many benefits of PET bottles

*with existing technologies including chemical recycling

Amcor Rigid Packaging Internship Posting

Role: Accounting Internship

Location: Manchester, MI

At Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP), our teams are focused on developing and making plastic bottles and jars that create a unique experience and are better for the environment. Our bottles and jars are primarily made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate), which has rapidly become the world's preferred packaging material. PET is lightweight, shatterproof, recloseable, resealable, reusable and infinitely recyclable*.

We are sustainability leaders in our industry. We are the first global packaging company to commit to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.

Our products are vital to support the lives of millions of people across the globe every day.

We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Being an intern at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to innovating and driving new solutions to create more sustainable packaging solutions.

With approximately 6,000 people across about 50 manufacturing operations in 11 countries and an annual revenue of US$2.9 Billion, ARP provides rigid packaging solutions to the beverage, pharmaceutical, food, and home and personal care segments.

Learn more about the many benefits of PET bottles

*with existing technologies including chemical recycling

About the Opportunity:

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a full-time summer intern that will commence in May 2023 and will give the selected student a challenging project-based work experience, the opportunity to learn about the Amcor Rigid Packaging business, the packaging industry, and receive mentorship from business leaders.

Internship Assignments:

• This internship offers a broad financial experience within Amcor's Accounting Group. The selected intern will gain experience in the following areas:
  • Learn the month, quarter and year end accounting and reporting requirements
  • Gain an understanding of general accounting that includes basic accounting, intercompany activity, foreign currency translations, account reconciliations and basic reporting
  • Learn how to navigate various accounting systems (SAP, BPC, Blackline, etc.) including running basic queries and reports that further develop analytical & research skills
  • Introduction to internal controls and SOX requirements
• Accounting projects may include the following:
  • Develop and/or enhance existing tools and templates
  • Analyze an accounting process and recommend/implement changes
  • Financial modelling of cost savings, process mapping, and other activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Business or a related area
• 3.2 GPA or higher, cumulatively

• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a team-based environment
• A continuous improvement and innovative mindset
• Initiative to meet project milestones and deadlines

Amcor Rigid Packaging recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.