Silgan Containers

Accounting Clerk

St. Joseph, Missouri Full time

Now Hiring an Accounting Clerk in St. Joseph, MO.  

What we offer you:  

  • Excellent compensation with annual reviews. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage. 

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match. 

  • Paid time off and paid holidays. 

  • Pet insurance, telemedicine, and wellness programs for weight loss, diabetes, and hypertension. 

  • Career growth with continuing education opportunities. 

  • A sustainability-focused company committed to reducing emissions and protecting the environment. 

As an accounting clerk, you will be responsible for: 

  • Performing clerical and transactional accounting tasks in accordance with US GAAP and SOX internal control requirements. 

  • Managing accounts payable, billing, and related accounting processes. 

  • Assisting the Plant Controller with monthly close activities, reconciliations, and report generation. 

  • Entering production and usage data into the ERP system from inventory control tools. 

  • Supporting inventory processes, including cycle counts and variance investigation. 

  • Working with cross-functional teams to gather accounting data and resolve issues. 

  • Completing administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, document processing, and maintaining records. 

We need you to have: 

  • Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance preferred or equivalent experience. 

  • 1 to 2 years of accounting or related experience preferred. 

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

  • Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications. 

  • Ability to work accurately, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. 

Who We Are: 
Silgan Containers is the largest metal food packaging manufacturer in the United States, serving major brands with responsible, sustainable packaging solutions. We are committed to environmental stewardship and have 2030 goals centered on increasing renewable energy use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting waste from landfills. 

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.