What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Accountant position at Silgan Containers?
Plant Accountant Opportunity in the Manufacturing Industry
Silgan Containers, North America’s leading metal packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Plant Controller to join our Lancaster, South Carolina team. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in manufacturing finance with a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and people-first values.
Why Join Silgan?
- Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
- Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
- Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program
- Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support
- 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match
- 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
What You Will Do:
As the Plant Accountant, you will be a hands-on financial leader responsible for managing all plant-level accounting and finance activities:
- Inventory Management: Oversee physical inventory accuracy, lead monthly audits, maintain and reconcile perpetual inventory, and analyze excess/obsolete items.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and report monthly financial results, forecasts, and strategic plans in alignment with corporate standards and timelines.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to SOX internal controls, safeguard assets, and resolve control-related issues with corporate finance.
- Costing & Materials: Develop and maintain standard costs and bills of materials; monitor production and costing issues through plant walkthroughs.
- Operational Support: Participate in daily/weekly production meetings and review labor, materials, overhead, distribution costs, and inventory levels.
- Team Leadership: Manage front office staff and support operational efficiency.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with attention to detail
Why Silgan Containers?
- Silgan Containers is more than just the largest producer of metal food packaging in North America—we are a company that builds careers, innovation, and sustainability. From using recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and advanced processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made.
Bring your expertise and leadership to Silgan Containers as our Plant Controller in Lancaster, SC.
Apply today and take the next step in building a career with a company that builds more than containers—we build futures.
