Accounting Clerk - Edison, NJ

Job Description

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Join our team in Edison, NJ!

• Starting pay $29 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, short & long‑term disability, critical care, AD&D, dependent life
• 401k with a 6% employer match after 90 days
• 15 days of vacation which you’re encouraged to take, plus 10 holidays, annually
• Tuition assistance
• Stability in a growing, environmentally conscious, publicly traded company
• Opportunity to work alongside America’s most respected brands and food manufacturers

• Perform clerical accounting procedures requiring basic to intermediate experience with accounting practices under US GAAP while adhering to SOX internal controls.
• Manage accounts payable and billing processes.
• Assist Plant Controller with monthly accounting close tasks such as generating system reports and completing reconciliations.
• Input production and usage into ERP system from inventory control system.
• Assist Controller with inventory cycle counts and resolving count variances.
• Interact with various departments to gather accounting data and assist in problem resolution.
• Perform day‑to‑day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files, filing, scanning documents, copying and processing paperwork.

High School/GED

• Degree in Accounting, Business or related field of study or equivalent experience in an accounting role.
• 1‑2 years accounting experience or related field preferred.
• Must be detail‑oriented and have strong time management skills
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to accommodate work fluctuations and deadlines.
• Experience using integrated ERP software (e.g., Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, OnBase) and MS Office.

America’s largest metal food packaging producer. A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like‑minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products. Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.

City:
Edison

State:
New Jersey

Job Code:
Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor:
Silgan Containers

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Job Category:
Accounting