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About the Role:
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Plant Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting plant operations through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. In this role, you'll partner closely with plant leadership and the Regional Controller to ensure sound financial practices while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, collaborating across teams, and making a real impact on the bottom line.

What You'll Do:

• Manage daily plant accounting activities including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for plant operations.
• Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis to help guide plant performance.
• Maintain and update standard cost systems, ensuring product costs are accurately captured.
• Partner with operations to analyze financial and non-financial data that supports business decisions.
• Track capital spending and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Support internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and maintain strong internal controls at the plant level.
• Assist with special projects and financial process improvements.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or plant operations.
• Strong understanding of financial systems; Oracle or other ERP experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and reporting).
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across teams and levels.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master's in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• The ability to make an impact in a growing organization

If you're ready to bring your accounting skills to a role where you'll partner directly with operations and leadership, we encourage you to apply!

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada
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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.
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.
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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.