Staff Accountant – (11664)


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style=’text-align:center;margin-left:5px;’>Staff Accountant will be located in Woodland Hills, CA

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Silgan seeks a Staff Accountant to perform the core accounts receivable functions for three major companies within Silgan – Silgan Containers, Silgan White Cap, and Silgan Dispensing Systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while being supported by a collaborative team, then you will fit right in! Please apply so that we can learn more about you.

As a successful Staff Accountant, you will have a solid, functional understanding of the major accounting processes, outstanding critical thinking skills, a savvy MS Excel user, and a strong communicator to work cross-functionally within the Accounting & Finance, Customer Service, and business leaders. You’ll have the opportunity to perform various daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, including preparing multiple periodic account reconciliations and analyses, daily cash applications, and maintaining customer master records.

What you’ll do:

The Staff Accountant provides Accounts Receivable shared services support for the Accounting department across three (3) key areas, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, and Customer Master Maintenance.

Accounts Receivable: Processes credit memos and miscellaneous invoices as received, which includes reviewing them for accuracy, coding them for G/L posting, and engaging appropriate personnel to resolve any issues, as needed. Maintains the A/R clearing account schedule and follows up with sales personnel on any aged items. Prepares and distributes certain weekly, monthly, and quarterly A/R account reconciliations and analyses.

Cash Application: Performs daily cash application for incoming checks, wires and ACH payments in an accurate and timely manner.

Customer Master Maintenance: Sets up new customer master records and performs the maintenance on existing customer master records in the JD Edwards’ Address Book, as required.

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in general accounting and/or accounts receivable
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • General knowledge of US GAAP
  • Time-disciplined and detail-oriented
  • Intermediate MS Excel skills

What we offer:

  • A stable, reliable, and environmentally conscious company
  • A great culture where you feel like a member of our family
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and more

Who we are:

Silgan Holdings is a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products with annual net sales of approximately $4.9 billion in 2020. Silgan operates 109 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe, and Asia.  Silgan is a leading supplier of metal containers in North America and Europe and a leading worldwide supplier of metal, composite and plastic closures for food and beverage products. In addition, Silgan is a leading supplier of plastic containers for shelf-stable food and personal care products in North America. Silgan Containers is the largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and is a leading manufacturer of metal containers.  Silgan Containers, headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA is a shared service organization for Silgan White Cap LLC and Silgan Dispensing Systems Corp (Domestic

Job Requirements

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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