Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Accountant to provideplant‑levelmanufacturing accounting and financeexpertiseat our Hoopeston, Illinois,manufacturing facility. This rolefocuses oncost 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 ensureaccuratereporting, strong internal controls, and effective financialsfor manufacturing operations.Compensation for this IL-based positionrangesfrom $85,000 to $95,000 per year and is based on experience, education, and skills.
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 11paid holidays annually
Tuitionassistanceand professional development programs
Full‑time,on‑siterolelocatedin 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 linemaintainingconsistent production flow
Collaborative,close‑knitworkforce with strong engagement across departments
Regular interaction with plantmanagementand 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, andfollow‑through
WhatYou’llDo as a Plant Accountant
Assistwithinventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution
Managemonthlyclosing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reportingin accordance withcorporate timelines
Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions
Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials (BOMs)
Managecompliance with SOX internal controls andmaintainaudit readiness
Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs
Partner with plantmanagementon manufacturing finance and cost management
Provideday‑to‑dayoversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner
Collaborate with corporate financeonreporting accuracy and control compliance
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingorFinance,
3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience
Strongknowledgeof cost accounting, inventory controls, andmonth‑endclose
Working knowledge of GAAP principles
ExperiencewithSOX‑aligned or internal control environments
Detail‑oriented, organized, andprocess‑focusedwork style
Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision
Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively
Prior peoplemanagementexperience preferred
JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred
Work Schedule and Expectations
Standard plant schedule: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (30‑minute lunch) or 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (1‑hour lunch)
Flexibility required duringthe month-endclosing, typically through 5:00 pm
Minimal travel up to 10% annually for accounting or leadership meetings
Regularon‑siteinteraction with plant operations and corporate partners
Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Weoperatein a structured manufacturingenvironment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Accountant in Hoopeston, Illinois, and contribute to manufacturing accounting operations in ahigh‑engagementplant environment.
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.
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