Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Take ownership of key accounting operations and help shape processes, develop a team, and drive financial accuracy within a fast-growing manufacturing environment.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily KlopfensteinAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per yearA bit about us:Our client is an established international leader in food manufacturing with a modern, state-of-the-art production facility in Whitehall, Ohio. The organization combines decades of industry experience with an entrepreneurial, growth-focused culture centered on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to make a visible impact while working in a collaborative environment where initiative, accountability, and professional growth are valued.Why join us?

• High-impact leadership: Take ownership of AP/AR operations, accounting processes, and team development in a hands-on supervisory role.
• Broad accounting exposure: Work across month-end close, journal entries, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, reconciliations, and US GAAP.
• Growth & innovation: Join an expanding manufacturing operation where process improvement, automation, and new ideas are encouraged.
• Modern workplace: Work in a state-of-the-art facility with onsite amenities, including a fitness center and EV charging stations.

Job DetailsThe Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). This hands-on role ensures accurate and timely transaction processing, supports month-end close activities, and maintains compliance with accounting policies within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.This position is fully onsite in Whitehall, Ohio.Primary Responsibilities

• * Own and maintain comprehensive, up-to-date accounting documentation, ensuring processes, procedures, and accounting treatments are clearly defined and consistently followed.
• * Supervise daily AP and AR activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, cash collections, and related transactions.
• * Serve as the primary accounting escalation point, providing hands-on support and guidance to AP/AR team members regarding transaction processing, technical accounting matters, and issue resolution.
• * Monitor AP operations and provide direct backup support as needed to maintain uninterrupted and timely processing.
• * Review and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• * Handle accounting treatment for key areas outside AP/AR, including payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts as needed.
• * Support month-end close activities and prepare ad hoc financial analyses for management.
• * Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and responding to information requests.
• * Supervise AP/AR workloads, prioritize tasks, and provide accounting training and guidance to team members.
• * Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Procurement, and other business functions to resolve accounting matters and ensure alignment of financial processes.

Minimum QualificationsRequired

• * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• * Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• * Strong hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience.
• * Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting, including revenue recognition, expense matching, and period-end accruals.
• * Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• * Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or comparable platforms.
• * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• * Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and evolving business environment.
• * Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• * CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• * Experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• * Previous supervisory or accounting team lead experience.
• * Experience within a fast-paced, plant-based, or multi-site organization.
• * Demonstrated process-improvement mindset, including automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.

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