Plant Accountant Antioch, CA

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Silgan is hiring a Plant Accountant to manage manufacturing accounting and plant-level financial operations at our Antioch CA production facility. This role aligns with Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant positions in manufacturing environments and focuses on cost accounting financial reporting inventory accounting and operational financial analysis. Compensation for this position ranges from $85000to$110000per year with an annual bonus and is based on experience education and skills.

Why Join Silgan

Medical dental and vision insurance

Virtual healthcare through telemedicine

Optional wellness programs including pet insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

Tuition assistance and professional development programs

Fulltime onsite role located in Antioch CA

Compensation will be discussed transparently early in the interview process to ensure alignment

Plant Culture and Work Environment

This Plant Accountant (Manufacturing Accountant) role is part of a 55-employee manufacturing plant with a single cost center and a defined production process.

The structure provides:

Clear financial responsibilities

Direct connection between production activity and financial results

Streamlined cost accounting processes compared to complex or multi-site operations

Structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm

Closeknit workforce with strong engagement across departments

Regular interaction with plant management and corporate finance partners

Emphasis on teamwork accountability and clear communication

Active participation in production meetings and routine plant walkthroughs

Environment that values accuracy organization and followthrough

What Youll Do as a Plant Accountant

Assist with inventory accuracy including quarterly physical inventories audit cadence and variance resolution

Help with monthly closing plant financial statements and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines

Prepare budgeting forecasting and annual operating plan submissions

Maintain standard costs cost accounting processes and bills of materials (BOMs)

Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness

Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs

Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management

Provide daytoday oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner

Cooperate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance

Support with HR functions as needed

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What You Bring

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

A minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience

Strong knowledge of cost accounting inventory controls and monthend close

Working knowledge of GAAP principles

Experience with SOXaligned or internal control environments

Detailoriented organized and processfocused work style

Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision

Strong ability to meet deadlines while working as a team