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Staff Accountant, Manufacturing
Silgan Closures, Evansville, IN
Join Silgan Closures, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, as a Staff Accountant at our Evansville, IN, manufacturing facility. In this key accounting role, you will support daily financial operations, cost accounting, and reporting for high-speed manufacturing that supplies the world's essential food supply chain. Apply today and grow your career with a Fortune 500 company dedicated to sustainability and employee success!
The Evansville plant manufactures plastic dispensing and specialty closure systems used across the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. As part of Silgan's Dispensing & Specialty Closures segment, the facility produces high-quality plastic and composite closures designed for reliable sealing, controlled dispensing, and product protection. These closures support a wide range of applications, helping major brands ensure safety, convenience, and performance in their packaging solutions.
What we offer:
- Salaried position
- Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, overtime available if needed
- Tuition assistance, opportunities for advancement
- A comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, 401k plan with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and ongoing training
- Voluntary coverages: Pet insurance, ID theft protection & more
- A strong manufacturing culture where achievements are recognized and celebrated
What you'll do:
- Daily invoicing of closure shipments and creation of manual invoices for scrap and miscellaneous shipments
- Review production work orders; research and correct inventory discrepancies and reporting issues
- Close production orders and process production reports in ERP
- Assist with monthly inventory, including reconciliation of WIP and raw materials
- Maintain month-end close, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Ensure accurate accounts payable coding and PO processing
- Verify documentation, obtain required approvals, and enter invoices for payment
- Analyze account variances to identify trends and improve reporting accuracy
- Assist with forecasting and budgeting processes to provide timely financial projections
What you'll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in manufacturing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and account analysis
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Effective interpersonal and written communication abilities
Who we are:
- Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North & South America, Europe, and Asia
- Supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, and personal care industries
- A stable, reliable, and environmentally responsible company focused on innovation and continuous improvement
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
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.
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