Accounting Supervisor

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP•Whitehall, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This is a hands-on role that ensures accurate and timely transaction processing, supports month-end close activities, and maintains compliance with accounting policies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is fully onsite and based in Whitehall, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment
Strong hands-on experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting
Strong command of US GAAP with hands-on experience applying accrual-based accounting, including revenue recognition, expense matching, and period-end accruals
Experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy, excellent product quality and strong attention to details
Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial spirited, fast-paced and changing workplace environment with a desire to make a strong impact on the business; ability to manage multiple priorities
Proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment
Prior supervisory or team lead experience in an accounting function
Experience working in a fast-paced, plant-based or multi-site organization
Proven strong process improvement mindset (automation, standardization, efficiency initiatives)

Responsibilities

Own and maintain comprehensive and up-to-date accounting documentation, ensuring all processes, procedures, and accounting treatments are clearly defined and consistently followed by the team
Supervise daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, cash collections, and related transactions
Act 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
Closely monitor AP operations and provide direct backup support when needed to ensure uninterrupted processing and timely completion of all AP activities
Review and post journal entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP
Directly handle 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 and prepare ad-hoc financial analysis reports to Management as required
Support internal and external audit requests by ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and readily available
Supervise AP/AR workload, including task prioritization and basic accounting training for team members
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (including Operations, HR, Procurement, and other business functions) to ensure accurate and timely resolution of accounting-related matters and alignment of financial processes