Senior Accountant

Job Category: Business and finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Silgan Containers

Company Overview

Silgan Containers is North America’s premier metal food packaging provider, renowned for quality, innovation, and technical expertise. They’re committed to sustainability through increased recycled content and modern processes. Silgan invests in their employees through extensive training and internal promotion. With over 20 US production sites, headquarters in Los Angeles, and a Technical Center near Milwaukee, they are strategically located to deliver top-tier packaging solutions.

Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable (Onsite in Woodland Hills, CA)

Silgan Containers, the leading US metal food packaging producer, is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong AP experience to join their team in a fast-paced operations environment. You’ll manage vendor payments, reconcile metal and freight, and contribute to month-end close. Experience in logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or procurement is welcome.

What’s in it for you?

  • Pay: $76,600-$97,700 annually (based on experience).
  • Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • Retirement: 401k with a dollar-for-dollar 6% employer match.
  • Time Off: 15 vacation days and 10 paid holidays.
  • Perks: Pet insurance, wellness programs, online workouts, telemedicine, and more.
  • Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional training, and continuing education.
  • Culture: Celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and holiday events in a safety-first and sustainability-focused environment.

What you’ll do:

  • Process and validate vendor invoices for accuracy against POs and receipts.
  • Reconcile AP transactions and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
  • Coordinate payment approvals and ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Prepare and post journal entries for freight, rebates, and price adjustments.
  • Manage vendor claims, track balances, and prepare executive reports.
  • Support financial audits with accurate AP documentation.

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • 3+ years of accounting experience.
  • Advanced MS Excel and intermediate MS Office skills.
  • Comfort working with large datasets and ERP systems.
  • Ability to work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA, five days a week.
  • Strong multitasking, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of professionalism and effective communication skills.

Join Silgan and elevate your accounting career in a company committed to innovation and sustainability!

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