Accounting Supervisor

Confidential; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee daily AP/AR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure accurate processing, assist with month-end close, and provide hands-on guidance on technical accounting matters.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 3+ years of accounting experience with US GAAP, close processes, and ERP systems, preferably SAP. Supervisory experience and CPA/ACCA/CMA credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-entity.
• Strong AP/AR hands-on experience.
• Solid US GAAP knowledge and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• CPA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or plant-based/multi-site org preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily AP and AR activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Post and review journal entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the team.
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Procurement on processes.
• Assist internal and external audits with documentation.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Manage back-up coverage for AP operations as needed.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis for management.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

US GAAP

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Excel (Pivot/Lookups)

ERP systems (SAP)

Supervisory experience

Professional certifications (CPA/ACCA/

Manufacturing industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This hands-on role ensures accurate and timely transaction processing, supports month-end close activities, maintains compliance with accounting policies and US GAAP, and provides technical accounting guidance to the accounting team. The Accounting Supervisor serves as a key escalation point for accounting matters while supporting process efficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and high-quality financial reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date accounting documentation, ensuring processes, procedures, and accounting treatments are clearly defined and consistently followed
• Supervise daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable 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 real-time guidance to AP/AR team members on transaction processing, technical accounting matters, and issue resolution
• Monitor AP operations and provide direct backup support as needed to ensure uninterrupted processing and timely completion of accounting activities
• Review and post journal entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP
• Manage accounting treatment for key non-AP/AR areas, including payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and other balance sheet accounts as needed
• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and other period-end accounting requirements
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for Management as required
• Support internal and external audit requests by ensuring accounting documentation is accurate, complete, and readily available
• Supervise AP/AR workload, including task prioritization, delegation, and basic accounting training for team members
• Collaborate with Operations, HR, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting matters and ensure alignment of financial processes
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment
• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and demonstrated experience applying accrual-based accounting principles, including revenue recognition, expense matching, and period-end accruals
• Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP or a similar platform
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Prior experience in food manufacturing or a plant-based/multi-site organization preferred