Senior Accountant Operations

Responsibilities

• Validate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variances
• Partner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issues
• Support communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepancies
• Prepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reporting
• Complete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis
• Review and investigate freight invoices and related discrepancies
• Process mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reporting
• Maintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiatives
• Reconcile utility invoices and distribute findings to plant leadership teams
• Support ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects
• What You Bring
• The ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environments
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and operational teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Why This Role Stands Out
• At Silgan, employees are valued for their contributions, encouraged to collaborate, and supported in building long-term careers with an industry leader.
• Ready to Apply?
• If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career within a stable and innovative manufacturing organization, apply today to learn more about joining Silgan Containers.
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

Operations Accountant Silgan Containers - Woodland Hills, CA Drive Financial Accuracy in a Fast-Paced Manufacturing Environment Silgan Containers, North America's leading metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking an Operations Accountant to join the team in Woodland Hills, CA. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing data, solving problems, and contributing to a stable, growing manufacturing organization. If you thrive in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, inventory controls, operational finance, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow your career. Why Join Silgan? At Silgan, employees are part of a financially strong, Fortune 500 company that supports many of the world's most recognized food brands. Team members benefit from the stability of an industry leader while gaining opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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