Senior Accountant Operations

Silgan Containers • Brookfield, WI

6d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers, North America’s leading metal food packaging manufacturer, is seeking an Operations Accountant to join the team in Waukesha, WI. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, analyzing data, solving problems, and contributing to a stable, growing manufacturing organization. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3+ 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

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
• Reconcile utility invoices and distribute findings to plant leadership teams
• Support ad hoc analysis, process improvements, and cross-functional accounting projects

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $90,000 - $100,000 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 This Job Offers

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