Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Leoforce; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center on site

EV charging stations

Job summary

Leoforce in Whitehall, Ohio is seeking an Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing) to oversee AP and AR in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This hands-on leadership role requires strong US GAAP knowledge, month-end close support, and a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

The position is fully onsite, offering collaboration with Operations, HR, and procurement to align financial processes. Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Strong AP/AR experience with US GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AP and AR activities and ensure accurate processing of invoices and cash collections.
• Post journal entries and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Support month-end close activities and provide ad hoc financial analyses.
• Supervise AP/AR workloads and mentor team members.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, Procurement to resolve accounting matters.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Pivot tables

Lookups

Data analysis

US GAAP knowledge

ERP systems (SAP)

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Job Details

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.

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 Qualifications

Required

• 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.

A 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.