Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our Waukesha, WI team. In this role, you will partner with Operations and Plant Finance to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen controls, assist with compliance, and improve accounting processes across a multi-site manufacturing environment.
Why Silgan
At Silgan, we provide our employees with stability and growth opportunities:
Competitive pay with annual merit increases
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement and career growth in manufacturing jobs
A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within
What You Will Do
Manage manufacturing and operations accounting activities, including inventory, costing, fixed assets, leases, and general accounting processes
Partner with Operations and Plant Finance to evaluate financial results and identify trends.
Oversee month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of financial performance to ensure accuracy and support business objectives
Maintain SOX compliance, internal control effectiveness, audit readiness, and public company reporting standards
Serve as a subject matter expert for JD Edwards (JDE) accounting processes and system controls
Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Plant management to improve financial transparency and consistency
Coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement
Drive process improvements focused on accuracy, efficiency, standardization, and scalability
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting
Experience working within SOX-controlled or publicly traded company environments
Demonstrated management, coaching, or team development experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems
Who We Are
Silgan Containers is the largest producer of metal food packaging in North America. For generations, we have partnered with many of the world's leading consumer brands, delivering quality products through a nationwide manufacturing network committed to safety, sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.
Take the Next Step
Apply today to join Silgan Containers as an Accounting Manager in Waukesha, WI. Take the next step in your career.
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 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting
- Experience working within SOX-controlled or publicly traded company environments
- Demonstrated management, coaching, or team development experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or similar ERP systems
What We Do
Silgan Containers is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions, specializing in metal food packaging cans and ends. As the largest provider of metal food packaging in the United States, the company serves a wide array of respected brands across the food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care industries.
