For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.
About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a Plant Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting plant operations through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. In this role, you’ll partner closely with plant leadership and the Regional Controller to ensure sound financial practices while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, collaborating across teams, and making a real impact on the bottom line.
What You'll Do:
- Manage daily plant accounting activities including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for plant operations.
- Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis to help guide plant performance.
- Maintain and update standard cost systems, ensuring product costs are accurately captured.
- Partner with operations to analyze financial and non-financial data that supports business decisions.
- Track capital spending and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
- Support internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and maintain strong internal controls at the plant level.
- Assist with special projects and financial process improvements.
What You Bring:
- 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or plant operations.
- Strong understanding of financial systems; Oracle or other ERP experience is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and reporting).
- Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across teams and levels.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive team culture
- The ability to make an impact in a growing organization
If you're ready to bring your accounting skills to a role where you'll partner directly with operations and leadership, we encourage you to apply!
Limitations & 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.
Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates 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 Plastics 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 Plastics is a drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
