Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Silgan Containers • Brookfield, WI

8d • $60,000 - $76,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant Join Silgan, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and make your mark as a Staff Accountant in Woodland Hills, CA! Bring your accounting expertise to a stable, growing company that values sustainability, innovation, and promoting from within. Why Join Silgan? Location: Onsite full time either Woodland Hills, CA or Brookfield, WI Salary: $60,000 – $76,500 per year, based on several factors, such as years of experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and location Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities What You Will Do: Performs daily cash application for incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments in an accurate and timely manner. Prepares and distributes certain weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounts receivable account reconciliations and analyses. Processes month-end journal entries. Assists with financial reconciliations and working to resolve variances between the sub ledger and the general ledger for various accounts receivable accounts. Participates in other ad hoc projects, as assigned, or as needed, like audit requests, processing credit memos and miscellaneous invoices, customer master maintenance, month-end cash discounts accruals, journal entries, etc. Assist the Risk and Credit Manager with account review, maintenance, clean up and monitoring past dues. What You Bring: At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, including cash application and related accounting functions. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required. Excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork. Familiarity with US GAAP practices. Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain attention to detail. Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel. Why Silgan Containers? As North America’s leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world’s most trusted brands. We are driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values. From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it Ready to grow your career as a Staff Accountant? Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, including cash application and related accounting functions.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork.
• Familiarity with US GAAP practices.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain attention to detail.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily cash application for incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepares and distributes certain weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounts receivable account reconciliations and analyses.
• Processes month-end journal entries.
• Assists with financial reconciliations and working to resolve variances between the sub ledger and the general ledger for various accounts receivable accounts.
• Participates in other ad hoc projects, as assigned, or as needed, like audit requests, processing credit memos and miscellaneous invoices, customer master maintenance, month-end cash discounts accruals, journal entries, etc.
• Assist the Risk and Credit Manager with account review, maintenance, clean up and monitoring past dues.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program
• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level