Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Kentucky. This role will support core accounting operations by delivering accurate financial reporting, analyzing business performance, and partnering with operational and finance leaders to provide clear insight into results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage closing activities and account review with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.

• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and appropriate accounting controls.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements that present reliable and complete financial information.

• Review profit and loss results, identify key trends or variances, and provide meaningful analysis to support decision-making.

• Support accounting for capital projects and capital assets, including tracking costs and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Communicate financial performance and reporting insights to operations and finance stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.

• Perform account analysis and assist with improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and financial processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Experience in a senior-level accounting role with responsibility for close and reporting activities.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience analyzing profit and loss activity and explaining financial results to business partners.
• Familiarity with accounting for capital assets, capital improvements, or project-related spending.
• CPA designation or CPA eligibility is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.