Silgan
Plant Accountant
Edison, New Jersey
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$110kDetected 2 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingERPCadenceLeadershipGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal Audit
About the role
- Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our Edison, NJ, manufacturing facility.
- This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.
- We operate in a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines
- Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials
- Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness
- Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management
- Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance
- Support HR functions as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month‑end close
- Working knowledge of GAAP principles
- Experience with SOX‑aligned or internal control environments
- Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively
Nice to have
- Prior people management experience preferred
- JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred
Compensation
- Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Virtual healthcare through telemedicine
- Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance
- 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
- Tuition assistance and professional development programs
Company info
- Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets.
- Take the Next Step
- Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Controller in Edison, NJ, and contribute to manufacturing accounting operations in a high‑engagement plant environment.
- 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.
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