Jr Staff Accounting Specialist
Silgan Dispensing Systems

Job Info

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About Silgan Dispensing Systems:

Silgan Dispensing is a global manufacturer of packaging solutions that help brands enhance lives. Our broad portfolio of triggers, pumps, sprayers, and closures are used by iconic brands across personal care, beauty, fragrance, home, garden, healthcare and beyond.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the Silgan Dispensing team includes approximately 6,000 employees across the globe. We are proud to have a diverse workforce that is innovative, sustainably focused, respectful, inclusive, driven to excel and customer oriented - held together by the belief that we are best when we work as One Team.

Benefits:

• 401k competitive matching
• Health, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Optional suite of additional benefits at reduced prices
• Flexible work options
• Cash incentive bonus program for qualifying positions.
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection

Career Opportunity:

Silgan Dispensing Systems is searching for a Junior Staff Accountant to support its North American operating footprint. The Junior Staff Accountant will be based in Grandview, Missouri and primary responsibilities will include monthly closing, internal controls, and audit support. We are looking for a proactive person with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

How You Will Impact Silgan Dispensing Systems:

• Responsible for the accounts payable process, including managing inboxes and vendor correspondence, invoice coding and approval routing, and matching expenses to purchase orders.
• Work with vendors and internal resources to ensure smooth processing of accounts payable; Research and resolve associated issues as needed.
• Support the accounting team in the performance of daily accounting processes and month-end closing for our US-based operations including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, accounts payable processing, intercompany transactions, and related activities.
• Assist with creation and periodic updates of Sarbanes Oxley and internal control documentation across our facilities in US, Canada, and Mexico
• Support internal and external audit requests by compiling data and management reports.
• Assist with sales and use tax process in US-based plants.
• Other ad-hoc projects as requested by Sr Accountant and management team.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of accounting processes.
• Associates degree in accounting or higher required
• Advanced proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel and related financial systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively across departments and locations.

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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