Accounting Lead

Accounting Lead

The Accounting Lead supports day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a key resource for the accounting team. This hands-on role focuses on financial reporting, cost analysis, budgeting, inventory accounting, and audit support, while also helping to lead, coach, and develop team members. The position offers strong cross-functional visibility and the opportunity to improve processes and grow toward future accounting leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Analyze costs, budgets, inventory, and financial results to identify trends, variances, and discrepancies.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation and support.
• Partner with operations and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues and provide financial insights.
• Help oversee inventory accounting and support physical inventory activities.
• Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to accounting team members while remaining actively involved in core accounting tasks.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the accounting team and help resolve complex accounting questions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting quality, and internal controls.
• Support the Accounting Manager with special projects and key department priorities.
• Oversee the work of two accounting direct reports and help ensure high-quality output and adherence to deadlines.

Essential Skills

• 23+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Proficiency in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting and financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, costing, inventory accounting, and related analysis.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and audit support.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and support an accounting team while remaining hands-on with individual contributor responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial data.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations and other cross-functional partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience using Oracle or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Interest in career growth toward Accounting Manager or other accounting leadership positions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support special projects.

Work Environment

This role operates in a combined office and manufacturing environment, providing regular interaction with operations and other departments. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional Saturday work based on business needs. The position oversees two accounting direct reports and involves hands-on work with modern accounting systems and tools, including Excel and ERP software. The environment supports collaboration, visibility with leadership, and opportunities to drive process improvements and make a meaningful impact within the accounting function.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)