Senior Accountant

Operations AccountantSilgan Containers, North America's leading metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking an Operations Accountant to join the team in Waukesha, WI. 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.If you thrive in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, inventory controls, operational finance, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow your career.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 You'll DoAs an Operations Accountant, you will support key accounting and operational processes, including 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 ResponsibilitiesValidate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variancesPartner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issuesSupport communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepanciesPrepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reportingComplete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysisReview and investigate freight invoices and related discrepanciesProcess mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reportingMaintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiativesReconcile utility invoices and distribute findings to plant leadership teamsSupport ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projectsWhat You BringThe ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environmentsExperience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systemsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modelingStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with finance and operational teamsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentAt 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.