Senior Accountant

## Senior Accountant Apply:
On Site:
Thomaston, Connecticut:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
R1000628
** About Silgan Dispensing
** Silgan Dispensing Systems is a growing global company with operations in over 10 countries where we develop dispensing solutions for iconic brands in the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare markets. The dispensers we manufacture can be found on some of your favorite products. When you spray your kitchen counter, wash your hair, or put on your favorite perfume there’s a good chance you’re using a sprayer, pump or closure we make!!  

We help brands enhance peoples’ lives through our innovative solutions that make dispensing easier, more comfortable, and more sustainable.

At Silgan Dispensing, you can expect an open, safe, and welcoming workplace with team members who are committed to our values. We are customer-oriented, innovative, driven to excel, respectful, inclusive, and sustainably focused.  We are guided by our belief that we do our best work when we work as One Team.
** Expected Results:
** Assist the Finance Controller in maintaining accurate records to conform to Internal Control standards.  Develop as an active support to Management Team in analysing business performance of 3 production units and maximizing company’s profitability.
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* Primary Responsibilities:

*** Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations. Cash, fixed assets, other assets and liabilities Ensure highest levels of consistency and accuracy in Company’s financial communication and be able to identify and resolve reconciling items.
* Working capital management: work jointly with the Finance Team to report on reduction initiatives (A/P payment term conditions, optimized internal flows, inventory reporting...).
* Active involvement in application of solid internal control processes (Group authorization and business process rules, risk assessments, internal audits...).
* Assist the Finance Controller in maintaining reporting schedules and controlling tools as part of company’s integration within scope of a new shareholder.
* Manage cost accounting system, maintain accurate costing information, and effectively deliver inventory reports / analysis.
* Develop a sound and extensive understanding of Company’s industrial activities in order to display value-added analysis at the attention of Finance Director and Management Team.
* Participate in building an efficient cost-control environment and advanced analytical view on industrial performance (product costing, KPI’s...).
* Assist the Finance Controller to monitor the execution of budget/forecasts/business plans; recommend and contribute to implement countermeasures to offset identified variances.
* Act as a strong team player and provide general support to the progressive strengthening of Finance/Accounting team.
** Education/

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance.
* 3-5 years relevant cost accounting / financial control experience. Exposure to financial management and internal control in manufacturing environment.
* Experience with a modern ERP system (SAP, Oracle...).
* Self- starter in need of little direction.
* Confident communicator with an ability to collaborate with a team/build strong relationships.
* Able to work in deadline-driven environment
* Excellent analytical ability
* Strong ability to focus on cost management.
* Continuous improvement oriented/ Experience working ln LEAN manufacturing environment preferred.
** Benefits:
** Those who join our team will have access to a competitive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, 401(K), paid vacation time, paid holidays, overtime eligibility for hourly employees and much more!  Silgan dispensing also has a generous shift differential pay for…