Senior Accountant Operations at Silgan Holdings

Operations Accountant Located In Brookfield, WI

Silgan Containers, North America's leading metal food packaging manufacturer, is hiring a full-time, onsite Operations Accountant in Brookfield, WI. This high-impact role is ideal for an accounting professional experienced in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, and inventory control.

As an Operations Accountant, you'll ensure accurate and timely accounting for metal and freight related activities, support month end close and perform variance analysis. You'll work cross functionally with plant operations, procurement, and finance to drive financial accuracy and visibility across the organization.

Why Join Silgan?

• Full time, onsite position based in Brookfield, WI
• Annual salary is based on several factors, such as years of experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and location.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Access to virtual healthcare through our 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 holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities.
• A stable, inclusive, and purpose driven workplace in a thriving industry.

What You'll Do:

• Voucher and validate metal receipts and resolve non receipts, pricing discrepancies, or purchase order mismatches.
• Coordinate with vendors and plants to resolve incorrect Advance Shipping Notifications.
• Communicate and resolve payment discrepancies with Procurement and metal suppliers.
• Prepare and present metal price variance analysis for customer pass-through.
• Complete monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, including for rebates, tariffs, freight, and metal in transit.
• Process all mill and vendor claims, lead collections, and compile monthly reports for executive review.
• Review, accrue, and investigate monthly freight invoices and discrepancies.
• Enter metal coil receipts for outside processors.
• Set up and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting improvements.
• Perform utility invoice reconciliation and publish analysis to plant teams.
• Support ad hoc projects and collaborate across the Operations Accounting team.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably cost accounting in a manufacturing or inventory-focused environment.
• Proficiency with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and multi tab reconciliations models.
• Excellent organization, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross functional environment.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Why Silgan Containers?

• As North America's leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world's most trusted brands. We're driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values.
• From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we're rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it.
• We're building a people first culture rooted in innovation, performance, and purpose. Join us and be part of the Silgan legacy, where we build more than containers. We build careers.

If you're ready to grow your accounting career in a manufacturing environment and make an impact as an Operations Accountant, apply now to join Silgan Containers.