About this Temp - Cost Accountant role at Crown Holdings
About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
Job Description:
ABOUT CROWN: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.
DIVISION OVERVIEW: Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here at the Olympia Plant, we currently manufacture 12 oz. beverage cans. It is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
LOCATION: Olympia, WA
This is a temporary position providing support through Dec 31, 2026. This is not a permanent role.
Pay Range subject to experience.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Preparing or editing purchase orders from various departments.
Communicate by placing orders with suppliers or vendors and ensuring that documentation is in order, with terms and conditions being clear.
Confirmation of order quantity, pricing, and availability.
Order follow-up (telephone/email and fax communication).
Ensures accuracy of all orders and creates purchase orders.
Coordinate Material Safety Data Sheet system with Environmental Services department.
Maintaining a filing system in the purchase department materials, supplies and equipment and updating appropriate records when required.
As appropriate, look for ways to reduce costs to the company, such as evaluating costs of purchasing from various suppliers to arrive at the best deal. 3
Process returns/credits.
Invoice problem resolution.
Process material receiving in data base system.
Inspecting consignments to verify if they are in order and as per agreed terms.
Interacting with suppliers in case of delay in delivery of supplies, receipt of damaged or incorrect quantity of goods.
Ensure audit compliance and order accuracy.
Work with accounts payable for new vendor set-up.
Provide assistance at the front desk to answer phones, greet visitors/vendors.
Perform general administrative functions as necessary such as copying, filing, etc.
Knowledge and Skills:
In depth knowledge of accounting and mathematics.
Ability to work with computers and software such as Microsoft Excel, as well as data processing skills, are valued.
Good communication skills to deal with people internal to the company, as well as with suppliers, shipping agents, courier companies and sometimes government officials.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Reliability and good attendance is essential.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School/GED
Associate’s Degree in business or accounting preferred
Good computer skills are required
Good communication and customer service skills required
Attention to detail and accuracy is a required
Reliability and good attendance is essential
Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
What Crown Offers You
Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
The opportunity to build a meaningful career
Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!
Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.
