Accounting Clerk – Manufacturing Operations

Silgan Containers • Fort Dodge, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk for their manufacturing accounting, production reporting, and inventory processes at their Fort Dodge, Iowa, facility. This manufacturing accounting role is accountable for production reporting, inventory management, billing, accounts receivable, and clerical accounting tasks in a fast-paced, union manufacturing environment. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Plant Controller and works closely with the production, shipping, receiving, and plant accounting teams to ensure accurate production data, inventory records, and financial transactions that back manufacturing operations. Silgan invests in its employees with stability, training, and long-term career growth, fostering a culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within. The manufacturing environment features structured production reporting and inventory control processes, a small accounting department supporting multiple manufacturing functions, frequent interaction with production, shipping, receiving, and plant leadership (on and off the plant floor), and a strong focus on accuracy, documentation, and compliance in manufacturing accounting. Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions for food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets, and is the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America, also a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of one year of accounting experience or related experience
• Strong attention to detail with effective time-management skills
• Ability to operate 10-key calculators and standard office equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills
• Experience using integrated ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or JD Edwards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated work style with the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to help with workload and production deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Preferably in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Input production and material usage data into the ERP system using Manufacturing Order (MO) paperwork
• Audit MO paperwork for accuracy and reasonableness, explain variances from key production metrics, and reinforce training on correct documentation procedures
• Process daily customer billing and customer invoices
• Enter, audit, and manage inventory adjustments resulting from cycle counts
• Perform clerical accounting duties requiring knowledge of accounting office practices and accounting classifications
• Interact with multiple departments to gather accounting data and assist with issue resolution
• Back up accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing activities, special projects, and other accounting duties in a small manufacturing accounting department
• Perform daily administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, copying, maintaining records, and processing documentation
• Complete additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Benefits

• Excellent pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, wellness programs, and online workout options
• 401k retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
• Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement
• A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees