Accounting Assistant
Silgan Closures, Richmond, IN
Silgan Closures is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support our manufacturing facility in Richmond, Indiana. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you have accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and a passion for organization and accuracy, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer:
Excellent salary.
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, and more.
Tuition assistance, opportunities for advancement.
401k retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid vacation, holidays, and ongoing training and development.
Additional benefits such as pet insurance, ID theft protection, and more.
A strong, stable manufacturing culture where achievements are recognized.
What You’ll Do:
Accounts Payable Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and expense reports using three-way match and direct entry methods.
Expense Report Review: Ensure appropriate documentation, receipts, and approvals are in place prior to payment.
Journal Entries and Month-End Support: Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close activities and reporting.
Invoice and Records Management: File vendor invoices, expense reports, billing invoices, and journal entries; maintain accounts payable files and records retention per company policy.
Payment Processing: Assist with check processing, delivery, and mailing as needed.
Systems and Data Entry: Enter accounting data accurately, learn integrated accounting systems, and support the transition of multiple business units onto unified systems.
Process Support: Follow approval workflows, authorization requirements, and internal procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy.
What You’ll Need to Have:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years of related accounting or accounts payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience with integrated accounting or ERP systems.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Understanding of invoice approvals, authorization requirements, and accruals.
Who We Are:
Global Fortune 500 packaging company with 109 manufacturing facilities in North & South America, Europe, and Asia.
Supplier of sustainable metal and plastic packaging for food, beverage, healthcare, garden, home, and personal care industries.
A stable, reliable, and environmentally responsible company focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a stable role with growth potential in Richmond, IN, apply today to join the Silgan Closures team.
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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