Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a wide range of accounting operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and transactional analysis while contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting function. The position also works across business activities to identify issues, support audits, and help strengthen accounting processes through clear documentation and collaboration.

Responsibilities:
• Manage core accounting activities such as preparing journal entries, reviewing financial records, and maintaining accurate supporting schedules.
• Complete monthly account reconciliations and analyze balances to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close by organizing data, resolving discrepancies, and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Review accounts payable activity, investigate exceptions, and coordinate follow-up to address transaction issues effectively.
• Research inventory-related transactions and prepare related reporting to improve visibility into operational and financial results.
• Track accruals and other financial data sets, then compile routine and ad hoc reports for management and departmental needs.
• Assist with audit preparation by testing records, documenting findings, and gathering requested support materials.
• Examine transactions, procedures, and workflow challenges that disrupt accounting processes, and help implement practical improvements.
• Document accounting procedures and provide cross-functional support within the department as priorities shift or new projects arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred

• 2 to 5 years of accounting experience in a general accounting environment.

• Strong knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting practices.

• Experience working with inventory transactions, accounts payable processes, and issue resolution involving complex entries.

• Working familiarity with foreign exchange activity and related accounting considerations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills; experience with lookups and pivot tables is strongly preferred, and knowledge of Access is a plus.

• Understanding of internal controls and the ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and organization.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong working relationships.