Plant Accountant

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Accountant to provideplantlevelmanufacturing accounting and financeexpertiseat our Hoopeston, Illinois,manufacturing facility. This rolefocuses oncost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Accountant reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensureaccuratereporting, strong internal controls, and effective financialsfor manufacturing operations. Excellent salary based on experience, education, and skills. Why Join Silgan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Virtual healthcare through telemedicine Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance 401(k) with 6% employer match 15 paid vacation days and 11paid holidays annually Tuitionassistanceand professional development programs Fulltime,onsiterolelocatedin Hoopeston, Illinois Compensation will be discussed transparently early in the interview process to ensure alignment Plant Culture and Work Environment Structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm 14 press lines and 1 coil linemaintainingconsistent production flow Collaborative,closeknitworkforce with strong engagement across departments Regular interaction with plantmanagementand corporate finance partners Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and clear communication Active participation in production meetings and routine plant walkthroughs An environment that values accuracy, organization, andfollowthrough WhatYou'llDo as a Plant Accountant Assistwithinventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution Managemonthlyclosing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reportingin accordance withcorporate timelines Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials (BOMs) Managecompliance with SOX internal controls andmaintainaudit readiness Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs Partner with plantmanagementon manufacturing finance and cost management Providedaytodayoversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner Collaborate with corporate financeonreporting accuracy and control compliance What You Bring Bachelor's degree in AccountingorFinance, 3-5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience Strongknowledgeof cost accounting, inventory controls, andmonthendclose Working knowledge of GAAP principles ExperiencewithSOXaligned or internal control environments Detailoriented, organized, andprocessfocusedwork style Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively Prior peoplemanagementexperience preferred JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred Work Schedule and Expectations Standard plant schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (30minute lunch) or 7:00 am - 4:00 pm (1hour lunch) Flexibility required duringthe month-endclosing, typically through 5:00 pm Minimal travel up to 10% annually for accounting or leadership meetings Regularonsiteinteraction with plant operations and corporate partners Who We Are Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Weoperatein a structured manufacturingenvironment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation