Accounting Clerk

Silgan Containers; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Safety culture

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk for our Kenosha, WI facility. You will handle production reporting, inventory processes, billing, accounts receivable, and clerical accounting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Plant Controller, you’ll collaborate with production, shipping, and plant accounting teams to ensure accurate data and timely financial transactions supporting manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 1–2 years accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

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.
• Process daily customer billing and invoices.
• Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments from cycle counts.
• Perform clerical accounting duties and support accounting classifications.
• Collaborate with departments to gather accounting data and resolve issues.
• Back up accounts payable/receivable and other accounting duties in a small department.
• Handle daily administrative tasks and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Business

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’swhat you can expect:

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Additionalbenefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options
• 401kretirement 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, andpromoting fromwithin

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.

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.