What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Accountant position at Silgan Containers LLC?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Accountant to join our team at Silgan Containers in Maxton, NC. As a Plant Accountant, you will be responsible for driving plant financial operations and reporting, while enjoying exceptional benefits and a supportive workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate all plant financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting
- Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory through meticulous tracking and reporting systems
- Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports covering labor, materials, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns, and inventory levels
- Maintain and enforce internal controls across plant operations to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
- Provide leadership to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
- Act as a strategic partner to plant management, providing financial insights to guide operational decisions, improve profitability, and mitigate risk
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration
- At least 5 years of hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in JD Edwards, Oracle, and OnBase platforms for efficient data management
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for developing and analyzing complex financial models
About Us:
Silgan Containers is America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.
