Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Manage general ledger activity by reviewing account details, researching variances, and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly recorded.
• Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying outstanding items, and following through on reconciling differences.
• Analyze financial data and account activity to support reporting accuracy and improve the efficiency of accounting processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transactions, and support ongoing accounting priorities.
• Assist with special accounting assignments and process-related initiatives tied to financial operations when required.• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of core accounting functions.
• Hands-on expertise with month-end close procedures in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating balance variances.
• Demonstrated ability to complete bank reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams.