Setting up interviews for the week of 10/12. For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide meaningful financial insight for the business in Central, Kentucky. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, completing monthly reporting activities, and partnering with operational and finance leaders to explain performance trends. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial results clearly to a range of stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating deadlines, recording activity, and ensuring financial data is complete and accurate.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Develop and review profit and loss reporting to identify trends, explain key drivers, and highlight areas requiring attention.
- Produce monthly and periodic financial statements that present results clearly and support business decision-making.
- Track and account for capital spending, including asset-related activity and projects tied to facility or operational improvements.
- Analyze financial performance and present findings to finance and operations partners through clear written and verbal communication.
- Support ongoing accounting initiatives and process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
- Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for close activities and financial reporting.
- Strong knowledge of journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, and financial statement development.
- Experience reviewing income statement performance and conducting account-level analysis.
- Familiarity with capital asset accounting and financial oversight of capital projects.
- CPA designation or CPA eligibility is preferred.
- Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both finance professionals and operational stakeholders.