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Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
full-timeBrookfield, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles$60k - $76k

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Location

Brookfield, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles

Salary

$60k - $76k

Type

full-time

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Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant

Join Silgan, America's largest metal food packaging producer, and make your mark as a Staff Accountant in Woodland Hills, CA! Bring your accounting expertise to a stable, growing company that values sustainability, innovation, and promoting from within.

Why Join Silgan?

  • Location: Onsite full time either Woodland Hills, CA or Brookfield, WI

  • Salary: $60,000 – $76,500  per year, based on several factors, such as years of experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and location

  • Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs

  • Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program

  • Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support

  • 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match

  • 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What You Will Do:

  • Performs daily cash application for incoming checks, wires, and ACH payments in an accurate and timely manner.

  • Prepares and distributes certain weekly, monthly, and quarterly accounts receivable account reconciliations and analyses.

  • Processes month-end journal entries.

  • Assists with financial reconciliations and working to resolve variances between the sub ledger and the general ledger for various accounts receivable accounts.

  • Participates in other ad hoc projects, as assigned, or as needed, like audit requests, processing credit memos and miscellaneous invoices, customer master maintenance, month-end cash discounts accruals, journal entries, etc.

  • Assist the Risk and Credit Manager with account review, maintenance, clean up and monitoring past dues.

What You Bring:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable, including cash application and related accounting functions.

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.

  • Excel in problem-solving, effective communication, and teamwork.

  • Familiarity with US GAAP practices.

  • Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain attention to detail.

  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel.

Why Silgan Containers?

  • As North America’s leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world’s most trusted brands. We are driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values.

  • From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it

Ready to grow your career as a Staff Accountant? Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers.

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Accounts Receivable,Cash Application,Accounting Functions,Problem-Solving,Effective Communication,Teamwork,US GAAP,Time Management,Attention to Detail,MS Excel

About Silgan Containers

At Silgan Containers, we are proud to be the leading supplier of metal food packaging solutions in North America, trusted by America’s most respected brands. Our commitment to excellence in quality, innovation, and technical expertise has earned us a "Best in Class" reputation.

We support this commitment through Silgan University, where we offer industry-leading technical and equipment training, ensuring our customers have access to the highest levels of knowledge and support. Our on-site technical teams provide prompt, expert assistance, ensuring our customers’ needs are always met efficiently.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are rethinking how to make the metal food can through increased recycled content, modern process overhauls, renewable energy procurement, and other innovative practices.

Our commitment to excellence extends to our people. We cultivate a culture of growth and opportunity, promoting from within and offering extensive training and development programs to help our employees advance in their careers. By investing in our team, we ensure that both our employees and our company continue to thrive.

With over 20 production facilities across the U.S., headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, and a Technical Center near Milwaukee, WI, Silgan Containers is strategically positioned to serve our customers and deliver the highest-quality packaging solutions.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1987

What you'll do

  • The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant will perform daily cash application for incoming payments and prepare account reconciliations and analyses. Additionally, they will assist with month-end journal entries and financial reconciliations.

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What does Silgan Containers pay for a Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant?

Silgan Containers offers a competitive compensation package for the Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant role. The salary range is USD 60k - 77k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant do at Silgan Containers?

As a Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant at Silgan Containers, you will: the Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant will perform daily cash application for incoming payments and prepare account reconciliations and analyses. Additionally, they will assist with month-end journal entries and financial reconciliations..

Why join Silgan Containers as a Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant?

Silgan Containers is a leading Packaging and Containers Manufacturing company. The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant role offers competitive compensation.

Is the Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant position at Silgan Containers remote?

The Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant position at Silgan Containers is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States and Woodland Hills, Utah, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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