Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

(Hybrid- 3 days in office/2 days remote). Candidate must be located in the greater Lexington, KY area.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for an organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and helping ensure sound stewardship across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance colleagues and operational leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee complex general ledger activity across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

• Lead key portions of the month-end and quarter-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.

• Analyze financial results and prepare reporting that explains variances between actual performance and approved budgets for leadership and department stakeholders.

• Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to requests for interim and year-end audit procedures.

• Monitor cash positions across bank accounts, assess liquidity needs, and highlight emerging cash flow risks to help maintain operational stability.

• Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate timely resolution of differences to keep records aligned across related entities.

• Review contracts, invoices, and other financial documentation to identify accounting impacts, budget considerations, and compliance requirements.

• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, recommending control enhancements, and implementing process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting team members through work review, coaching, and technical support.

• At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activities.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting audits and assembling financial documentation in a timely and organized manner.
• Understanding of internal controls, compliance expectations, and standard accounting practices applicable to a detail-focused finance environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to accounting and non-financial stakeholders.