Staff Accountant

Winpak; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Job summary

Winpak Heat Seal in Pekin, IL is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team. This role focuses on the fixed asset lifecycle, general ledger support, and reliable financial reporting in IFRS.

You will partner with internal teams to support management reporting, audits, intercompany accounting, and various financial analyses. The ideal candidate has a 3+ year accounting background, strong Excel skills, and is comfortable working on-site full-time.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting (Degree or diploma or completion of an equivalent training program in accounting).
• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas).
• 3+ years of experience engaging effectively within the finance and accounting team.
• Ability to work onsite full time.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including CIP, asset capitalization, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Record and reconcile intercompany A/R and A/P balances monthly and prepare quarterly related-party schedules.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support timely and accurate period-end close.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and assist with other accounting initiatives as required.

Skills

Excel (Pivot tables)

VLOOKUP

Formulas

Manufacturing experience

Team collaboration

Onsite work

IFRS knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Winpak Heat Seal is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team based out of Pekin, Illinois.

The Staff Accountant plays a key role on the finance team, helping ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the company’s financial records. With a strong focus on managing the full fixed asset lifecycle and supporting general ledger activities, this role is essential to high-quality financial reporting. The Staff Accountant ensures asset-related transactions and core accounting processes comply with IFRS standards while partnering with internal teams to support management reporting, audits, intercompany accounting, and other financial analyses as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Fixed Assets & Capital Accounting

• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle, including construction in progress (CIP), asset capitalization, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records for both internal (book) and tax reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Analyze CIP activity against approved capital spend and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly capital spending analysis and forecasts to support business planning.
• Ensure assets are placed in service accurately and on a timely basis.

Intercompany & Tariff Accounting

• Serve as the primary point of contact at the Pekin location for intercompany transactions across Winpak.
• Record and reconcile intercompany A/R and A/P balances monthly and prepare quarterly related-party schedules.
• Track raw material imports from sister companies and validate tariff costs incurred.
• Review, reconcile, and record weekly tariff invoices and monthly ACH tariff payments.
• Monitor tariff refunds, corrections, and period-end accruals tied to import activity.

General Accounting, Close & Business Support

• Prepare and post recurring journal entries, including payroll, prepaid expenses, and other month-end adjustments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support timely and accurate period-end close.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and maintain pricing updates in the ERP system as needed.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and assist with other accounting initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting (Degree or diploma or completion of an equivalent training program in accounting)
• 3+ years of experience in an accounting role, with a preference for experience in the manufacturing industry
• 3+ years of experience with proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• 3+ years of experience in engaging effectively within the finance and accounting team
• Ability to work onsite full time

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working independently with minimal supervision, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately within tight deadlines
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication (both verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• 3+ years of experience working with ERP systems and management information systems to ensure data integrity in fixed asset.

Additional Details

• This is a full-time permanent position & the selected candidate will work 100% onsite

Compensation Range: $53,000-$68,000

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following 100% employer paid benefits:

• Medical & prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Travel
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Additionally, you can choose to enroll in additional voluntary life insurance for yourself. If you become injured or ill, you will also be able to apply for salary continuance and long-term disability benefit coverage.

Winpak’s vision

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer,

we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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