Plant Accountant Plover, WI

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Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Accountant to provide plantlevel manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our Hoopeston Illinois manufacturing facility. This role focuses on cost accounting inventory control financial reporting budgeting forecasting and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.

The Plant Accountant reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting strong internal controls and effective financials for manufacturing operations. Excellent salary 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 11 paid holidays annually

Tuition assistance and professional development programs

Fulltime onsite role located in Hoopeston Illinois

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

Plant Culture and Work Environment

Structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm

14 press lines and 1 coil line maintaining consistent production flow

Collaborative 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

An 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

Manage 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

Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
What You Bring

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

35 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing 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 collaboratively

Prior people management experience preferred

JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred

Work Schedule and Expectations

Standard plant schedule: 7:00 am 3:30 pm (30minute lunch) or 7:00 am 4:00 pm (1hour lunch)

Flexibility required during the month-end closing typically through 5:00 pm

Minimal travel up to 10% annually for accounting or leadership meetings

Regular onsite interaction with plant operations and corporate partners