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Plant Accountant

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Antioch
2200 Wilbur Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 08, 2026

Plant Accountant Job Overview

Silgan is hiring a Plant Accountant to manage manufacturing accounting and plant-level financial operations at our Antioch, CA, production facility. This role aligns with Staff Accountant and Senior Accountant positions in manufacturing environments and focuses on cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and operational financial analysis. Compensation for this positionrangesfrom $85,000to$110,000per year, with an annual bonus, andisbased on experience, education, and skills.

Why Join Silgan

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Virtual healthcare through telemedicine

  • Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance

  • 401(k) with 6% employer match

  • 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

  • Tuitionassistanceand professional development programs

  • Fulltime,onsiterolelocatedin Antioch, CA

  • Compensation will be discussed transparently early in the interview process to ensure alignment

Plant Culture and Work Environment

This Plant Accountant (Manufacturing Accountant) role is part of a 55-employee manufacturing plant with a single cost center and a defined production process.

The structure provides:

  • Clear financial responsibilities

  • Direct connection between production activity and financial results

  • Streamlined cost accounting processes compared to complex or multi-site operations

  • Structured manufacturing operation with a predictable daily and monthly rhythm

  • Closeknitworkforce with strong engagement across departments

  • Regular interaction with plantmanagementand corporate finance partners

  • Emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and clear communication

  • Active participation in production meetings and routine plant walkthroughs

  • Environment that values accuracy, organization, andfollowthrough

WhatYou'llDo as a Plant Accountant

  • Assistwithinventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution

  • Helpwith monthlyclosing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reportingin accordance withcorporate timelines

  • Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions

  • Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials (BOMs)

  • Managecompliance with SOX internal controls andmaintainaudit readiness

  • Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs

  • Partner with plantmanagementon manufacturing finance and cost management

  • Providedaytodayoversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner

  • Cooperate with corporate financeonreporting accuracy and control compliance

  • Support with HR functions as needed

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in AccountingorFinance

  • A minimum of 2 years of accounting or finance experience

  • Strongknowledgeof cost accounting, inventory controls, andmonthendclose

  • Working knowledge of GAAP principles

  • ExperiencewithSOXalignedor internal control environments

  • Detailoriented, organized, andprocessfocusedwork style

  • Comfortable managing plant accountingdutieswith minimal supervision

  • Strong ability to meet deadlines while working as a team

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. Weoperatein a structured manufacturingenvironment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Take the Next Step

Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Accountant in Antioch, CA, and contribute to manufacturing accounting operations in ahighengagementplant environment.

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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