Accounting Clerk

Silgan Containers is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our Riverside, CA, plant to support accounts payable, inventory management, and month-end closing functions.

The Accounting Clerk's compensation for this California-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $46,500 to $58,200 per year.

Why Silgan: 

• Excellent salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and short and long-term disability coverage. 

• Additional perks like pet insurance, a Perks Program for exclusive buying power, wellness programs offering customized online workouts, telemedicine, and more. 

• 401k with a 6 percent employer match after just 90 days of employment. 

• Generous paid time off includes 15 vacation days and 10 paid holidays you are encouraged to use. 

• Tuition assistance to encourage your continued education and professional growth. 

• Job security in a publicly traded company that is continuously growing and dedicated to sustainability. 

What You Will Do as an Accounting Clerk: 

• Perform clerical accounting duties following US GAAP and SOX internal controls. 

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes with precision and accuracy. 

• Assist the Plant Controller with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, running system reports, and performing reconciliations. 

• Enter production data into ERP systems, such as Oracle, SAP, and JD Edwards, from inventory control systems. 

• Assist with inventory cycle counts and help resolve discrepancies. 

• Work with various departments to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies. 

• Carry out administrative tasks such as maintaining files, scanning documents, and processing paperwork. 

What You Bring: 

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• 1-2 years of accounting experience or experience in a related field is preferred. 

• Excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills. 

• Proficiency in using ERP software such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards is an advantage. 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods as needed. 

Who We Are:  

• America's largest metal food packaging producer, dedicated to sustainability and innovation.     

• Silgan Containers is rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process improvements, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.  

Apply Now to Start Your Career with Silgan Containers! #MON

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