Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant – ManufacturingSilgan Closures is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support manufacturing and financial operations in Downers Grove, IL. This role focuses on manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. You'll partner with plant teams and controllers across multiple manufacturing locations to ensure accurate product costs, inventory valuation, and financial results.What We Offer You:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverageSalary range: $75,000 - $80,000 based on experience401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysTuition reimbursementVoluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal plans, identity protectionEmployee engagement events and team-building activitiesOpportunities for professional growth and career advancementStable employment with global industry leaderWhat You'll Do:Cost AccountingSupport manufacturing plants with costing and setup of new products and itemsPrepare supporting schedules and analyses for inventory valuation methods, including LIFO and FIFO calculationsAnalyze and provide recommendations for standard cost updates and changesCalculate and monitor manufacturing overhead rates.Research, analyze, and explain manufacturing and inventory variances. Assist plant personnel with inventory transaction issuesProvide inventory accounting and month-end close support for plant controllers during absences or periods of increased workloadManage excess and obsolete inventory processes, including Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB) and HFI accrual calculationsGeneral AccountingPrepare and post journal entriesReconcile balance sheet account activityReview general ledger activity to ensure transactions are properly recorded and classifiedLoad operational and financial unit data into PlanfulCoordinate and distribute monthly close and forecast calendarsAssist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes and auditsYou'll Need To Have:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field3-5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting and financial reportingExperience with general ledger reconciliations and journal entriesStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modelingStrong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesPreferred: Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards; Familiarity with Planful or similar financial planning and reporting software; Experience with LIFO/FIFO inventory methodologies; Understanding of manufacturing operations and standard costing systemsWhy Join Silgan Closures?Fortune 500 packaging leader with 109 manufacturing facilities worldwideGlobal provider of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutionsStrong commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee developmentCollaborative culture where employees can make an immediate impactLong-standing reputation for stability, growth, and operational excellence Silgan Containers