Onsite Manufacturing AP & Reconciliation Specialist

Winpak; Pekin (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Heat Seal is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Finance team in Pekin, IL. You will support plant financial operations focusing on accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliations.

This role suits an organized accounting professional who can work independently yet collaborate with departments across the facility. Prior manufacturing experience and ERP familiarity are valued; 1099 filings and month-end close support are part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, account reconciliations, and general accounting activities.
• Knowledge of internal controls and their application within financial processes.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, identify discrepancies, and follow through to resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, coding, filing, and processing for purchase order and non-purchase order transactions.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy and proper authorization.
• Maintain vendor records and respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account information.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, wire transfers, and employee expense reimbursements.
• Support the preparation of annual 1099 filings for qualifying suppliers.
• Participate in month-end and period-end close activities, including recording accruals for goods and services received but not yet invoiced.
• Complete bank and other account reconciliations, including clearing checks against daily bank activity and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare freight-related transactions and other accounting entries, and communicate missing information or variances to the appropriate departments.
• Prepare schedules, analyses, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors, as well as other ad-hoc financial requests.
• Support compliance with internal controls and applicable accounting requirements under IFRS and United States generally accepted accounting principles.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Vendor management

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Associate degree possible

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Winpak Heat Seal is seeking an Accounting Technician to join the Finance team in Pekin, IL. You will support plant financial operations focusing on accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliations.

This role suits an organized accounting professional who can work independently yet collaborate with departments across the facility. Prior manufacturing experience and ERP familiarity are valued; 1099 filings and month-end close support are part of the responsibilities.