Accounting Clerk - Kenosha, WI

Accounting Clerk

Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our manufacturing accounting, production reporting, and inventory processes at our Kenosha, WI facility. This manufacturing accounting role is accountable for production reporting, inventory management, billing, accounts receivable, and clerical accounting tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Plant Controller and works closely with the production, shipping, receiving, and plant accounting teams to ensure accurate production data, inventory records, and financial transactions that back manufacturing operations.

What You'll Do as an Accounting Clerk:

• Input production and material usage data into the ERP system using Manufacturing Order paperwork
• Audit MO paperwork for accuracy and reasonableness, explain variances from key production metrics, and reinforce training on correct documentation procedures
• Process daily customer billing and customer invoices
• Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts
• Perform clerical accounting duties requiring knowledge of accounting office practices and accounting classifications
• Interact with multiple departments to gather accounting data and assist with issue resolution
• Back up accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities, special projects, and other accounting duties in a small manufacturing accounting department
• Perform daily administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, maintaining records, and processing documentation
• Complete additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned