Staff Accountant

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

From hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to barbecue sauce and pancake syrup, Silgan Plastics manufactures packaging solutions to help our customers deliver their products to consumers in an attractive and safe way. As a key member of the Corporate Finance team, you will be at the helm of a critical process that with hard work and dedication can lead to advancement as you demonstrate success in managing daily cash, cash forecasting, and revolver forecasting. Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, and time management will be key skills driving your success.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and report on daily cash balances for US and Canadian bank accounts
• Accounts Receivable cash application
• Initiation of electronic banking transactions (ACH and Wire transfers) and weekly check runs
• Ensure corporate debt and interest payments are initiated in accordance with due dates.
• Supplier/Vendor Maintenance
• Short-term and Long-term cash forecasting
• Payroll integrations and journal entries
• Close requirements including journal entries, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and various reporting responsibilities
• Preparation of quarterly and annual SEC schedules
• Regulatory Reporting
• Participation in the development of the annual budget, monthly forecast, and related analytics
• Cooperate with internal and external auditors and respond timely to their requests
• Other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Daily cash management (transactional banking), general ledger and/or financial reporting work experience.

SKILLS:

Required:

• Proficiency in Oracle ERP or comparable system.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

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 accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

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.

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. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.