Accounting Assistant

What We Offer:

Excellent salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability coverage.

Additional perks like pet insurance, a Perks Program for exclusive buying power, wellness programs offering customized online workouts, telemedicine, and more.

401k with a 6% employer match after just 90 days of employment.

Generous paid time off: 15 vacation days and 10 paid holidays you are encouraged to use.

Tuition assistance to encourage your continued education and professional growth.

Job security in a publicly traded company that is continuously growing and dedicated to sustainability.

What You'll Do:

Perform clerical accounting duties following US GAAP and SOX internal controls.

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with precision and accuracy.

Assist the Plant Controller with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, running system reports, and performing reconciliations.

Enter production data into ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, and JD Edwards, from inventory control systems.

Assist with inventory cycle counts and help resolve discrepancies.

Work with various departments to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.

Carry out administrative tasks such as maintaining files, scanning documents, and processing paperwork.

We Need You To Have:

Associate's degree in accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

1-2 years of accounting experience or experience in a related field is preferred.

Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.

Proficiency in using ERP software such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards is an advantage.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods as needed.

Who We Are:Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices. Join us in fostering environmental stewardship as we innovate and grow.Apply Now to Start Your Career with Silgan Containers!LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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.