What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Winpak Recruiting?
Winpak Portion Packaging is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Sauk Village, IL. In this role, you'll own core month-end close activities and lead key accounting processes including fixed assets, consolidated inventory, payroll accounting, and general ledger work. You'll partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate reporting, audit readiness, and strong internal controls that support plant and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Fixed asset accounting: Maintain the construction-in-progress subledger; analyze variances vs. approvals; place assets in service; process disposals; record monthly depreciation; maintain book and tax records.
- Capital spend reporting: Prepare monthly capital spending analysis and forecasts; coordinate the annual impairment review.
- Inventory accounting and controls: Oversee the plant’s perpetual cycle count program; support accurate inventory costing and valuation; oversee consolidated spare parts inventory activity and counts.
- Obsolescence reserves: Establish and review balance sheet provisions for obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
- Payroll accounting: Prepare payroll journal entries and reconciliations from the UKG payroll system; deliver consolidated personnel expense analysis and reporting.
- Close, reporting, and audit support: Assist with internal and external audit requests, financial reporting, and ad hoc analyses.
- General ledger ownership: Oversee prepaids, accruals, research and development accounting; support related-party transactions; complete periodic business and government surveys; take on special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; MBA and/or professional certifications (CPA, CMA) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing or industrial experience highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to cross-functional partners.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, along with hands-on experience using ERP systems and Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgment, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation Range
The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary. $80,000- $95,000 commensurate with experience and leadership scope.
Why Winpak?
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Travel coverage
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition assistance program
- Retirement savings plans
- A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
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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Salary : $80,000 - $95,000