Staff Accountant at Peerless of America – Effingham, Illinois

We’re seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Peerless finance team at our Effingham manufacturing site. This role is ideal for an accountant who enjoys being close to the operations—working directly with production leaders, supervisors, and corporate finance—as part of a small, capable team. The position focuses heavily on month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls, with additional exposure to inventory accounting, cost analysis, and audit support. For the right candidate, this is a strong foundation for future growth within Peerless and across the DCP organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and support the month-end close process.
• Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity.
• Assist with A/P and A/R processes, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support fixed-asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including cycle counts, variance analysis, and reconciliation of raw materials and finished goods.
• Prepare budget-to-actual and variance analyses for leadership.
• Support annual audit activities and coordinate with external auditors.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and standard accounting procedures.
• Assist with state and local filings (sales/use tax, business registrations) as needed.
• Partner with production and operational leaders to understand cost drivers and financial impacts.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and support for corporate finance requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (4-year degree).
• 4 years of accounting experience in manufacturing, public accounting, or related industry.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems; ability to learn manufacturing systems quickly.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective communicator who can work cross-functionally with production, HR, corporate finance, and leadership.
• Integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Interest in long-term growth within a manufacturing organization.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A stable, established company with strong leadership support.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Peerless and the broader DCP portfolio.
• A collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.