Senior Accountant

Silgan Dispensing; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing is hiring a Senior Accountant to support the Finance Controller by maintaining accurate records and delivering performance analyses across three production units. You will assist with balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, and internal controls within a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in cost accounting/financial control, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years cost accounting/financial control experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Manufacturing industry exposure preferred (LEAN).

Responsibilities

• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations, cash, fixed assets, and other liabilities.
• Oversee working capital reporting with the finance team.
• Support internal controls, budgets, forecasts, and cost accounting processes.
• Provide cost analyses and KPI reporting to Finance Director and Management Team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

## Senior AccountantApply: On Site: Thomaston, Connecticut: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R1000628**About Silgan Dispensing**Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!! We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused. We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.**Expected Results:**Assist the Finance Controller in maintaining accurate records to conform to Internal Control standards. Develop as an active support to Management Team in analysing business performance of 3 production units and maximizing company’s profitability.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations. Cash, fixed assets, other assets and liabilities Ensure highest levels of consistency and accuracy in Company’s financial communication and be able to identify and resolve reconciling items.* Working capital management: work jointly with the Finance Team to report on reduction initiatives (A/P payment term conditions, optimized internal flows, inventory reporting...).* Active involvement in application of solid internal control processes (Group authorization and business process rules, risk assessments, internal audits...).* Assist the Finance Controller in maintaining reporting schedules and controlling tools as part of company’s integration within scope of a new shareholder.* Manage cost accounting system, maintain accurate costing information, and effectively deliver inventory reports / analysis.* Develop a sound and extensive understanding of Company’s industrial activities in order to display value-added analysis at the attention of Finance Director and Management Team.* Participate in building an efficient cost-control environment and advanced analytical view on industrial performance (product costing, KPI’s...).* Assist the Finance Controller to monitor the execution of budget/forecasts/business plans; recommend and contribute to implement countermeasures to offset identified variances.* Act as a strong team player and provide general support to the progressive strengthening of Finance/Accounting team.**Education/Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance.* 3-5 years relevant cost accounting / financial control experience. Exposure to financial management and internal control in manufacturing environment.* Experience with a modern ERP system (SAP, Oracle...).* Self- starter in need of little direction.* Confident communicator with an ability to collaborate with a team/build strong relationships.* Able to work in deadline-driven environment* Excellent analytical ability* Strong ability to focus on cost management.* Continuous improvement oriented/ Experience working ln LEAN manufacturing environment preferred.**Benefits:**Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more! Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for hourly employees on 2nd and 3rd shift.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.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.***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.*