Staff Accountant

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 and Duties -

• Prior to posting journal entries to the general ledger, review transaction reports and from that, make any necessary adjustments. Analyze general ledger accounts and reconcile to accounting records. Will require identifying accounting treatments and conferring with other personnel to arrive at proper resolution.


• Prepare journal entries to the general ledger for posting by Manager.


• Perform standard duties including but not limited to journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial report analysis generation and distribution.


• Perform month end duties including updating system fiscal periods and settings. Prepare and finalize standard entries and module closings and ensure that all plant and corporate level activities are completed within specified timelines. Run required month end reports.


• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions as well as prepare bank reconciliation.


• Prepare daily reports containing cash balances, working capital, production, or other financial/operational metrics.


• Monitor inventory levels of plants and review requests to make inventory adjustments. Participate in annual physical counts at all facilities.


• Collect appropriate data and prepare federal, state and/or local government tax or income statements, reports, and surveys.


• Process all credit insurance and general insurance premiums. Prepare yearly general insurance renewal and vehicle registration renewals.


• Process and submit sales and use tax returns and other business tax returns.


• Prepare and process monthly fixed asset report and depreciation. Update and modify fixed asset database on a continuous basis to ensure information is current. Perform fixed asset audits as needed.


• Assist in year-end financial audit and other audits as needed.


• Prepare various other reports that will relate information such as production time factors or accuracy/quality rates at the plants.


• Create the bills of materials and maintain parts numbers system for all company products.


• Assist in preparation and enforcement of internal controls, as necessary.


• Assist in preparation of annual budget.


• All other duties the Supervisor deems necessary. 

Minimum Requirements -

• Bachelor's degree 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 a 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 sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage. 

Summary of Benefits – 

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)


• Dental Insurance


• Optical Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Cafeteria Benefits Plan


• 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 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 

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