Plant Accountant

Silgan Containers Corp; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth and development

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Indiana is seeking an experienced Plant Accountant to manage daily accounting tasks, prepare comprehensive financial statements, and provide support for budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong analytical mindset. This full-time role offers competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or plant operations.
• Strong understanding of financial systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant accounting activities including General Ledger and Payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for plant operations.
• Partner with operations to analyze financial data that supports business decisions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Plant Accountant page is loaded## Plant Accountantremote type: On Sitelocations: Ligonier, Indianatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R6601**External Job Posting:****About the Role:**This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, collaborating across teams, and making a real impact on the bottom line.**What You'll Do:*** Manage daily plant accounting activities including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for plant operations.* Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis to help guide plant performance.* Maintain and update standard cost systems, ensuring product costs are accurately captured.* Partner with operations to analyze financial and non-financial data that supports business decisions.* Track capital spending and ensure compliance with approved budgets.* Support internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and maintain strong internal controls at the plant level.* Assist with special projects and financial process improvements.**What You Bring:*** 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to manufacturing or plant operations.* Strong understanding of financial systems; Oracle or other ERP experience is a plus.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and reporting).* Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working across teams and levels.* Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.* Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.**Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.* Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package* Opportunities for growth and development* Collaborative, supportive team culture* The ability to make an impact in a growing organizationIf you're ready to bring your accounting skills to a role where you'll partner directly with operations and leadership, we encourage you to apply!**LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)**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.**LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada** 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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 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. 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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law. Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.