Accounting Clerk

Silgan Containers; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Online workout options

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our Kenosha, WI facility to support manufacturing accounting, production reporting, and inventory processes. You will input data into the ERP, audit MO paperwork, process daily billing, and manage inventory adjustments while collaborating with production and plant teams.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field and 1–2 years of manufacturing accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 1–2 years of accounting experience or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with effective time-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience using integrated ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated work style with the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to help with workload and production deadlines

Responsibilities

• Input production and material usage data into the ERP system using Manufacturing Order paperwork
• Audit MO paperwork for accuracy and reasonableness, explain variances from key production metrics, and reinforce training on correct documentation procedures
• Process daily customer billing and customer invoices
• Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts
• Perform clerical accounting duties requiring knowledge of accounting office practices and accounting classifications
• Interact with multiple departments to gather accounting data and assist with issue resolution
• Back up accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities, special projects, and other accounting duties in a small manufacturing accounting department
• Perform daily administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, maintaining records, and processing documentation

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Communication

Self-motivated

Deadline oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

JD Edwards

Job description

**Accounting Clerk****Full-Time | Onsite | Kenosha, WI**Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our manufacturing accounting, production reporting, and inventory processes at our Kenosha, WI facility. This manufacturing accounting role is accountable for production reporting, inventory management, billing, accounts receivable, and clerical accounting tasks in a fast‐paced manufacturing environment. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Plant Controller and works closely with the production, shipping, receiving, and plant accounting teams to ensure accurate production data, inventory records, and financial transactions that back manufacturing operations. **Why Silgan**At Silgan, we invest in our employees with stability, training, and long‐term career growth. Here’s what you can expect:* Excellent pay with annual merit increases* Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance* Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options* 401k retirement plan with dollar‐for‐dollar company match.* Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement* Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement* A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within**What You’ll Do as an Accounting Clerk*** Input production and material usage data into the ERP system using Manufacturing Order paperwork* Audit MO paperwork for accuracy and reasonableness, explain variances from key production metrics, and reinforce training on correct documentation procedures* Process daily customer billing and customer invoices* Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts* Perform clerical accounting duties requiring knowledge of accounting office practices and accounting classifications* Interact with multiple departments to gather accounting data and assist with issue resolution* Back up accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities, special projects, and other accounting duties in a small manufacturing accounting department* Perform daily administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, maintaining records, and processing documentation Complete additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned**What You Bring*** Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field* One to two years of accounting experience or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment* Strong attention to detail with effective time‐management skills* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills* Experience using integrated ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Self‐motivated work style with the ability to meet deadlines* Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to help with workload and production deadlines**Who We Are**Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Our manufacturing operations emphasize safety, quality, compliance, and accurate financial and production reporting in structured plant environments.**Take the Next Step**Apply today to join Silgan Containers as an Accounting Clerk in Kenosha, WI!