Accountant (Manufacturing) – Full-Time – Onsite in Ohio

Licking County Chamber; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company participation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Stable, full-time employment

Opportunity to work closely with exec.

Job summary

The Licking County Chamber seeks a hands-on Accountant to own daily accounting operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting in Ohio. You will manage full accounting cycles and collaborate with operations and leadership to ensure financial accuracy.

Responsibilities include AP/AR, GL, inventory and COGS, payroll, and month-end close, with hands-on use of QuickBooks Desktop and ERP systems. The role offers stability and growth alongside executive leadership collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, WIP, Finished Goods, and COGS.
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or ERP systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting payroll accounting and payroll administration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Enter, review, and reconcile accounting transactions using QuickBooks Desktop and related systems.
• Prepare financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Review data for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process vendor invoices and bills accurately and timely.
• Match invoices to purchase orders when applicable.
• Monitor vendor balances and outstanding invoices.
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process vendor payments.
• Review vendor statements and request missing documentation as needed.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payments, invoices, and account issues.
• Create and distribute customer invoices.
• Record and apply customer payments.
• Monitor aging reports and outstanding balances.
• Follow up on payment issues and account discrepancies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Record transactions related to raw materials, work in progress (WIP), finished goods, and COGS.
• Assist with inventory accounting and valuation activities.
• Support inventory reporting and cycle count reconciliation efforts.
• Review employee hours and payroll data for accuracy.
• Calculate and verify regular and overtime hours.
• Submit payroll information to payroll providers.
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with management and payroll partners on payroll-related matters.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Month-End Close

Inventory Accounting

WIP

COGS

Excel

Payroll Accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

• Stable, full-time employment

Accounting

We're seeking a hands-on Accountant who can take ownership of daily accounting operations and help drive financial accuracy across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy working independently, managing the full accounting cycle, and partnering with operations and leadership teams, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Paid holidays
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership

What You'll Do

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records
• Enter, review, and reconcile accounting transactions using QuickBooks Desktop and related systems
• Prepare financial reports and management reporting packages
• Review data for accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with accounting standards
• Support and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices and bills accurately and timely
• Match invoices to purchase orders when applicable
• Monitor vendor balances and outstanding invoices
• Resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments
• Prepare and process vendor payments
• Review vendor statements and request missing documentation as needed
• Communicate with vendors regarding payments, invoices, and account issues

Accounts Receivable

• Create and distribute customer invoices
• Record and apply customer payments
• Monitor aging reports and outstanding balances
• Follow up on payment issues and account discrepancies

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Record transactions related to raw materials, work in process (WIP), finished goods, and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Assist with inventory accounting and valuation activities
• Support inventory reporting and cycle count reconciliation efforts

Payroll Administration

• Review employee hours and payroll data for accuracy
• Calculate and verify regular and overtime hours
• Submit payroll information to payroll providers
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate with management and payroll partners on payroll-related matters

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and bank reconciliations
• Experience preparing journal entries and supporting month-end close
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, WIP, Finished Goods, and COGS
• Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or ERP systems
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supporting payroll accounting and payroll administration
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Construction or product-based industry experience
• Multi-company or multi-location accounting experience
• Cost accounting experience
• Experience handling inventory valuation and reporting

Skills That Will Help You Succeed

Indeed Keywords: Manufacturing Accountant, Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Inventory Accountant, AP/AR Accountant, General Ledger Accountant, QuickBooks Desktop, ERP Systems, Month-End Close, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Payroll Accounting, Financial Reporting, Inventory Valuation, WIP Accounting, COGS Analysis, Manufacturing Finance, Excel, Cost Accounting.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite position in Ohio
• Collaborative environment working with Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and Leadership teams
• Fast-paced manufacturing setting with recurring monthly deadlines
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact and take ownership of critical accounting functions