Staff Accountant
- Lexington, KY, United States
$50,000 to $60,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $50,000 to $60,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will manage various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes. You will play a key role in maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and supporting overall organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in month-end closing activities.
- Generate financial reports to support decision-making and compliance requirements.
- Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Utilize QuickBooks and other accounting software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting workflows.
- Support audits and provide documentation as needed.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information and company records.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or a related field.
- Proficiency in journal entries and general ledger management.
- Experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
More about this job
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial department processes
- Maintain financial records
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger
- Decision making
- Manage payroll
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Provide documentation
- Confidentiality
- Process improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Reporting
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Meet deadlines