Manufacturing Accountant — Full-Cycle, 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

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.