Plant Accountant

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Accountant to provide plant-level 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.

About the Role

A structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm. The environment values accuracy, organization, and follow-through, with a collaborative, close-knit workforce. Regular interaction with plant management and corporate finance partners is expected, along with active participation in production meetings and routine plant walkthroughs.

Responsibilities

• 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 day-to-day oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Experience with SOX-aligned or internal control environments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and process-focused 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Schedule

• Standard plant schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (30-minute lunch) or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (1-hour 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 on-site interaction with plant operations and corporate partners.

Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. We operate in a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.