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Senior Cost Accountant - Manufacturing | Silgan Closures |Downers Grove, IL
Stability. Innovation. Industry Leader. - We Are Silgan.
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.
What we offer you:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
Salary range: $75,000 - $80,000 based on experience
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, legal plans, identity protection
Employee engagement events and team-building activities
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Stable employment with global industry leader
What you'll do:
Cost Accounting
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
General Accounting
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
You'll need to have:
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
Preferred: 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
Why Join Silgan Closures?
Fortune 500 packaging leader with 109 manufacturing facilities worldwide
Global provider of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions
Strong commitment to safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee development
Collaborative culture where employees can make an immediate impact
Long-standing reputation for stability, growth, and operational excellence
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.
EEO/M/W/Vet/Disability
Worksite address
downers grove, IL, 60516, US
Who can apply
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