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Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

Silgan · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an error in fixed asset records. How did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into discrepancies and correct them cleanly with proper documentation.

How do you handle a heavy month-end close while also preparing for an audit?

What they are checking: Whether they stay organized under deadline pressure and keep support ready for auditors.

What would you do

A capital job is complete but the plant hasn't told you it's in service. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they chase information from plants and engineering so depreciation starts on time.

How would you make sure plants are actually doing their physical inventories of fixed assets?

What they are checking: Whether they can monitor compliance at plants they don't control and follow up on gaps.

Project Engineering sends you incomplete information on a capital project. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can work cross-functionally with non-accountants to get what the books need.

About the work

Walk me through the journal entries for transferring an asset from one plant to another.

What they are checking: Whether they understand how cost and accumulated depreciation move between locations without distorting either plant's books.

How do you decide whether a capital project cost should be capitalized or expensed?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply capitalization policy with judgment, since misclassification affects both earnings and taxes.

Tell me how you maintain a fixed asset roll-forward and what you check before you sign off on it.

What they are checking: Whether they reconcile additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation to the general ledger every month.

How do you work with the Tax department on fixed assets?

What they are checking: Whether they understand book and tax depreciation differences and why Tax needs accurate asset data.

This role also supports Health and Welfare accounts. How would you approach reconciling those?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle accounts outside fixed assets, like benefit accruals and claims.

What fixed asset system or ERP experience do you have?

What they are checking: Whether they can work efficiently in a system with a large number of assets across many plants.

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The full job description

As published by Silgan.

Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets – Waukesha, WI Silgan Containers is looking for a Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets. Role Overview The Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets, is responsible for accounting and control activities related to the company’s fixed assets and capital projects, while also providing accounting support for Health and Welfare and other corporate accounts. The position supports accurate financial records through capital job accounting, asset transfers and disposals, physical inventories, account reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. What You Will Do • Prepare journal entries for fixed asset activity, including recording asset additions, transferring assets between plants, disposing of assets, and recording monthly depreciation. • Support compliance with the company’s capitalization requirements and fixed asset policies, helping ensure capital expenditures are properly classified and recorded promptly. • Partner cross-functionally with plant personnel, Project Engineering, Tax, and Accounting departments to maintain accurate asset information. • Maintain monthly and year-to-date fixed asset roll-forward reports. • Monitor compliance with the company’s internal policy regarding fixed asset physical inventories performed at plant locations. • Support Fixed Asset and Health and Welfare accounting activities, including but not limited to: • Weekly claims and related journal entries. • Support annual budget preparation. • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and other requested information. What We’re Looking For • BA or BS in Accounting required with 4+ years of accounting experience. • Corporate accounting experience, preferably involving fixed assets, capital projects, account reconciliations, or related accounting activities. • Strong knowledge of GAAP and capitalization and depreciation principles. • Strong Excel and reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detail. • Ability to interact effectively with plant personnel, Project Engineering, Benefits, Accounting, and various levels of management. • Strong organizational, follow-up, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. • ERP such as JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (JDE) experience is a plus. Ready to Apply? If you are looking for an opportunity to join a stable and innovative manufacturing organization, apply today to learn more about joining Silgan Containers. 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.

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