We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to provide steady leadership for a high-volume accounting operation. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone in finance who can guide day-to-day performance, support a collaborative team environment, and maintain strong operational controls within a food and food processing setting. The role requires a hands-on manager with deep accounting knowledge, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to keep core processes running smoothly in a manufacturing-focused business.

Responsibilities:

Lead and support a team of accounts payable and accounts receivable clerks, setting priorities and ensuring accurate daily execution. Oversee routine accounting operations to maintain continuity, productivity, and service levels across the function. Review month-end activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accuracy, to help ensure timely close processes. Monitor financial transactions and account balances to promote accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. Partner with stakeholders across the business to address accounting issues, resolve discrepancies, and improve workflow efficiency. Provide day-to-day leadership as the department continues normal operations during a management backfill period. Contribute accounting guidance and operational support related to SAP ECC and SAP R/3 environments as needed. Work primarily on-site, with a schedule that includes four in-office days and one remote day each week. Assist with responsibilities connected to organizational system implementation efforts when required, while maintaining business continuity. Proven experience leading accounting teams, including direct oversight of staff in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Strong background in accounting and finance, with practical expertise in month-end close, general ledger activity, and journal entry review. Experience preparing or supporting account reconciliations and financial statement audit activities. Prior work history in a manufacturing environment, preferably within food or food processing operations. Working knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP R/3 in an accounting setting. Demonstrated ability to manage people effectively, provide direction, and maintain team performance during periods of transition. Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with regular on-site presence in Lebanon, Ohio. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .