Accounting Manager - WE

At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all plant-level accounting and operational reporting activities. This role ensures accurate financial records, timely reporting, policy compliance, and effective supervision of office and clerical staff while partnering closely with plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and prepare plant-level accounting and financial reports, including cash reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll reporting, inventory, and fixed assets
• Ensure accurate recording of plant revenue, expenses, cost reporting, efficiency metrics, budgets, and contracts
• Manage purchase order preparation, receiving documentation, and invoice processing
• Coordinate production, shipping, receiving, raw product, and energy reporting
• Supervise daily accounting activities to ensure the integrity of the general ledger
• Implement and improve accounting procedures, systems, and reporting processes
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial and operational records
• Promote safety policies and support Lakeside Foods workplace safety initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Manager

Leadership Responsibilities

This position directly supervises office and clerical staff, providing leadership, direction, and performance oversight while fostering a collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred
• Five or more years of accounting or finance experience
• Three to five years of supervisory experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning system
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail

Why Lakeside Foods

At Lakeside Foods, we believe in Teamwork at Lakeside. Our employees work together to support one another, prioritize safety, and continuously improve. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a long-term career with a respected food manufacturing company.

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Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities