Accounts Payable Coordinator (Manufacturing)

Location: Downers Grove, Illinois, United States; onsite

Salary: $50,000–$55,000 per year, based on experience.

Company

Silgan Closures is a Fortune 500 provider of sustainable metal and plastic packaging solutions with manufacturing facilities worldwide.

What you will do

• Process approximately 300 invoices per month, reviewing purchase orders, receiving documentation, vendor information, and account coding.
• Perform three-way matching and enter invoices and payment information into the ERP system.
• Research and resolve invoice, freight, and payment discrepancies with vendors, plants, corporate personnel, and third-party processors.
• Prepare journal entries and accruals, perform account reconciliations and account analysis, and assist with monthly close activities.
• Maintain supporting documentation and procedures, support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Assist with AP automation, process improvements, and sales and use tax accruals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounts payable or accounting coordinator experience.
• Experience with invoice processing, vendor payments, high-volume data entry, purchase orders, and three-way matching.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AP automation tools and ERP systems such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne.
• Manufacturing accounting experience and familiarity with sales and use tax accruals.
• Experience supporting monthly close and general ledger activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal plans, and identity protection.
• Professional growth opportunities, employee engagement events, and team-building activities.
• Stable employment with a global industry leader focused on safety, innovation, sustainability, and employee development.