Senior Accountant Operations

Senior Accountant - Operations Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth! Silgan Containers, North America’s leading metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing data, solving problems, and contributing to a stable, growing manufacturing organization. Why Join Silgan? At Silgan , employees are part of a financially strong, Fortune 500 company that supports many of the world’s most recognized food brands. Team members benefit from the stability of an industry leader while gaining opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits Telemedicine and virtual healthcare access Optional wellness programs including pet insurance and chronic condition support 401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match 15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually Tuition assistance and career development opportunities A collaborative, team-oriented environment where work directly impacts operations A stable, people-focused culture with long-term career potential What You’ll Do As an Operations Accountant, you will support key accounting and operational processes related to metal procurement, freight accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and operational reporting. This role partners with plant operations, procurement, vendors, and finance teams to support financial accuracy and operational visibility across the business. Key Responsibilities Validate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variances Partner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issues Support communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepancies Prepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reporting Complete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis Review and investigate freight invoices and related discrepancies Process mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reporting Maintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiatives Support ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects What You Bring The ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environments Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systems Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modeling Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with finance and operational teams Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Why This Role Stands Out This opportunity offers exposure to manufacturing operations, supply chain activity, inventory analysis, cost accounting, and operational finance while partnering with teams across the organization. The role directly supports business decisions and operational performance in a highly visible manufacturing environment. At Silgan , employees are valued for their contributions, encouraged to collaborate, and supported in building long-term careers with an industry leader. Ready to Apply? If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career within a stable and innovative manufacturing organization, apply today to learn more about joining Silgan Containers. LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace. This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging. If you are interested in exploring opportunities with our Silgan Dispensing division, please click here Job Aid on How to Apply We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.

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