Accounting Supervisor; Manufacturing

Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing)

$80000 - $95000 per year | Columbus, OH | On-site | Permanent

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.

• 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.

The 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.

• 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.

• 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…