Operations Accountant located in Woodland Hills, CAAs 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.
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 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. For this role we are targeting $90,000- $100,000.
- 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.
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.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERThe 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.
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.
