COST ACCOUNTANT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for updating monthly unitized forecasts by working cross functionally with Program Management and Operations team.
• Assist Operations in the Forecast & Capacity Planning process.
• Review work order entry transactions to ensure entries are accurate. Coordinate batch work order analysis, identify inconsistencies and waste, and recommend appropriate action.
• Analyze manufacturing variances on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Routinely review material, labor and overhead information and coordinate updates.
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies, update items and bills of materials.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes, including WIP.
• Work with Material Review Board to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory.
• Facilitate annual physical inventory and routine cycle counts. Investigate variances and assist in resolution.
• Serve as backup for payroll including processing bi-weekly paychecks, direct deposits and 401(k) transmittals.
• Function as backup for A / P including verifying and coding of invoices for payment.
• Assist with monthly spending reviews and prepare monthly cost reports of actual to budget comparisons.
• Maintain records of financial documents with supporting materials.
• Recommend, design, and implement department processes and protocols.
• Perform financial analysis as requested.
• Assists Plant Controller with special projects.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, as they relate to the job position and in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a combination of equivalent experience and education.
• 3-5 years accounting experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established timelines.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (i.e. MAS 90 / SAGE) preferred.
• Previous experience in a FDA-regulated manufacturing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations preferred.

$70k-77k Annual Salary (Exempt)

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.