Senior Cost Accountant

Silgan Plastics•Downers Grove, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Closures is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to support manufacturing and financial operations in Downers Grove, IL. This role focuses on manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. You'll partner with plant teams and controllers across multiple manufacturing locations to ensure accurate product costs, inventory valuation, and financial results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
3-5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting and financial reporting
Experience with general ledger reconciliations and journal entries
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modeling
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards
Familiarity with Planful or similar financial planning and reporting software
Experience with LIFO/FIFO inventory methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing operations and standard costing systems

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing plants with costing and setup of new products and items
Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for inventory valuation methods, including LIFO and FIFO calculations
Analyze and provide recommendations for standard cost updates and changes
Calculate and monitor manufacturing overhead rates.
Research, analyze, and explain manufacturing and inventory variances.
Assist plant personnel with inventory transaction issues
Provide inventory accounting and month-end close support for plant controllers during absences or periods of increased workload
Manage excess and obsolete inventory processes, including Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory (SLOB) and HFI accrual calculations
Prepare and post journal entries
Reconcile balance sheet account activity
Review general ledger activity to ensure transactions are properly recorded and classified
Load operational and financial unit data into Planful
Coordinate and distribute monthly close and forecast calendars
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes and audits