Senior Operations Accountant

Silgan Containers; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career development

Job summary

Silgan is seeking an Operations Accountant to support metal procurement, freight and inventory accounting, and manufacturing cost analysis in a fast-paced production setting. You will partner with plant operations, procurement, and finance to ensure accurate financials and transparent operational insight.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 2+ years in manufacturing accounting and hands-on Excel and ERP experience (JD Edwards preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or cost accounting environments.
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and reconciliation modeling.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process metal receipts and resolve pricing variances.
• Collaborate with vendors and plants to resolve ASN issues.
• Support supplier payments and procurement discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare metal price variance and pass-through reports.
• Complete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and analysis.
• Review freight invoices and discrepancies.
• Process mill/vendor claims and support monthly executive reporting.
• Maintain standard costs for steel coils and assist cost accounting initiatives.
• Assist ad hoc analyses and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE)

Job description

Come build your career in an essential industry with lasting demand. At Silgan, we manufacture the food packaging that consumers rely on every day, providing long-term opportunities for growth!

If you thrive in manufacturing accounting, cost analysis, inventory controls, operational finance, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact while continuing to grow your career.

Why Join Silgan?

At Silgan , employees are part of a financially strong, Fortune 500 company that supports many of the world’s most recognized food brands. Team members benefit from the stability of an industry leader while gaining opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, education, and market conditions
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• Telemedicine and virtual healthcare access
• Optional wellness programs including pet insurance and chronic condition support
• 401(k) with a 6% dollar-for-dollar company match
• 15 vacation days plus 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment where work directly impacts operations
• A stable, people-focused culture with long-term career potential

What You’ll Do

As an Operations Accountant, you will support key accounting and operational processes related to metal procurement, freight accounting, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and operational reporting. This role partners with plant operations, procurement, vendors, and finance teams to support financial accuracy and operational visibility across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and process metal receipts while resolving pricing discrepancies, non-receipts, and purchase order variances
• Partner with vendors and plants to resolve Advance Shipping Notification (ASN) issues
• Support communication and issue resolution related to supplier payments and procurement discrepancies
• Prepare and analyze metal price variances and customer pass-through reporting
• Complete monthly journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis
• Review and investigate freight invoices and related discrepancies
• Process mill and vendor claims and support monthly executive reporting
• Maintain and revise standard costs for steel coils and support ongoing cost accounting initiatives
• Support ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects

What You Bring

The ideal candidate combines accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across teams in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 2+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, operations accounting, or cost accounting environments
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modeling
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and operational teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Why This Role Stands Out

This opportunity offers exposure to manufacturing operations, supply chain activity, inventory analysis, cost accounting, and operational finance while partnering with teams across the organization. The role directly supports business decisions and operational performance in a highly visible manufacturing environment.

At Silgan , employees are valued for their contributions, encouraged to collaborate, and supported in building long-term careers with an industry leader.