Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

Silgan Containers; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Waukesha, WI seeks a Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets to manage asset accounting, depreciation, transfers and disposals, and support capital projects with accurate reporting.

You will partner with plant and Engineering teams, perform monthly roll-forwards, assist audits, and help ensure GAAP compliance and proper capitalization.

The role requires a BA/BS in Accounting, 4+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and JDE familiarity.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and depreciation principles.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to interact with plant personnel and management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries for fixed asset activity, including additions, transfers, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Ensure capitalization requirements and fixed asset policies are followed.
• Partner with plant personnel, Project Engineering, Tax, and Accounting to maintain asset records.
• Maintain monthly and year-to-date fixed asset roll-forward reports.
• Monitor internal fixed asset inventories at plant locations.
• Support weekly claims and annual budget preparation; assist audits with documentation and reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Depreciation principles

Excel

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE)

Job description

Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets – Waukesha, WI

Silgan Containers is looking for a Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets.

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets, is responsible for accounting and control activities related to the company’s fixed assets and capital projects, while also providing accounting support for Health and Welfare and other corporate accounts. The position supports accurate financial records through capital job accounting, asset transfers and disposals, physical inventories, account reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Prepare journal entries for fixed asset activity, including recording asset additions, transferring assets between plants, disposing of assets, and recording monthly depreciation.
• Support compliance with the company’s capitalization requirements and fixed asset policies, helping ensure capital expenditures are properly classified and recorded promptly.
• Partner cross-functionally with plant personnel, Project Engineering, Tax, and Accounting departments to maintain accurate asset information.
• Maintain monthly and year-to-date fixed asset roll-forward reports.
• Monitor compliance with the company’s internal policy regarding fixed asset physical inventories performed at plant locations.
• Support Fixed Asset and Health and Welfare accounting activities, including but not limited to:
  • Weekly claims and related journal entries.
  • Support annual budget preparation.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and other requested information.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• BA or BS in Accounting required with 4+ years of accounting experience.
• Corporate accounting experience, preferably involving fixed assets, capital projects, account reconciliations, or related accounting activities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and capitalization and depreciation principles.
• Strong Excel and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interact effectively with plant personnel, Project Engineering, Benefits, Accounting, and various levels of management.
• Strong organizational, follow-up, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members.
• ERP such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) experience is a plus.

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.