Operations Accountant

Company:	Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (3)
Job Location(s):	Woodland Hills
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Finance - Operations/Admin

Job Code : 400

Division : Finance

Location : Woodland Hills CA US 91367

% of Travel Required : None

Job Type : Direct Hire - Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Financial Services

Job Description :

Responsibilities

* Coordinate metal pricing, freight rates, credits, and additional charges to vendors with the Purchasing group

* Review metal and freight pricing and coordinate vouchering activity with the Accounts Payable team

* Provide support for all plants on metal receipt transactions, train plants’ personnel on metal receipt process

* Coordinate with Purchasing and IT on price protected materials

* Month end closing, journal entries, GL account reconciliation and analysis, variance analysis

* Ongoing interaction with internal and external auditors

* Assist operations accounting manager with budgeting activity

* Interaction within the accounting organization and throughout the organization

* Process improvement and process documentation

* Perform miscellaneous projects assigned by supervisor, manager, and controller

* Involvement in system conversions - moving to JDE Enterprise I

Skills and Knowledge Set

* Bachelors degree in Business Administrations with emphasis in Accounting

* 1-3 years experience in accounting

* Exceptional organizational, prioritization, decision-making, planning, and problem-solving skills

* Outstanding communication skills, ability to interact with management of other groups

* Ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment

* Team player with a positive outlook, willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills

* Knowledge of major ERPs, prior exposure to system conversions

* Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines

* Working experience in manufacturing or operations would be preferred

* Accuracy, acute attention to details

* Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Power Point, knowledge of database principals