Staff Accountant Jobs in Kentucky

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of our organization by managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and supporting various financial processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, experience with multiple financial software systems, and a passion for accuracy and efficiency. As a vital member of our team, you will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, perform account reconciliations, and assist with month-end close activities to support our strategic growth.

Duties

• Prepare and analyze journal entries, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger and adherence to accounting standards such as GAAP.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to verify the correctness of financial data across multiple systems.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures by reviewing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and preparing reports for management review.
• Support internal controls compliance including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements by documenting processes and conducting audits as needed.
• Handle confidential information with integrity while maintaining meticulous records of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on budgeting, data entry, and financial analysis projects utilizing advanced Excel data analysis techniques and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or combination of Associates degree with selected experience.
• Knowledge of financial software integrations like Paychex / Paycor is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience in account reconciliation, balance sheet management, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—for data analysis and report generation.
• Excellent numeracy skills along with attention to detail; capable of handling high volumes of data entry accurately.
• Ability to interpret financial concepts such as budgeting and credit analysis while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effective communication skills combined with customer service orientation to collaborate seamlessly across teams.Benefits:

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values precision in finance while fostering a vibrant work environment!

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person