Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in Kentucky
Technical Accounting Manager jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in Louisville, Lexington, and Covington, where employers range from major health systems and consumer goods manufacturers to regional financial institutions. Companies like Humana, Ashland Inc., and Tempur Sealy International maintain substantial accounting functions in the state and regularly hire at the manager level. The most in-demand specialties are revenue recognition, lease accounting under ASC 842, and consolidations for multi-entity structures. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re Hiring: Senior Staff Accountant
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
AU Associates is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. As an award-winning real estate developer and property management company, we specialize in creating high-quality affordable housing for seniors and families. Our work goes beyond numbers—we help strengthen communities and improve lives.
In this role, you will manage accounting functions for multiple entities, support financial reporting and budgeting, assist with audits, and collaborate with property managers and company leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain general ledgers for multiple entities
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- Review accounts payable coding and approvals
- Prepare reports for leadership, investors, and lenders
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Support audits and year-end reporting
- Provide guidance to accounting staff and property management teams
- Help identify and implement process improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- CPA or active progress toward CPA certification preferred
- Real estate, property management, or affordable housing accounting experience is a plus
At AU Associates, we value honesty, integrity, competence, tenacity, enthusiasm, creativity, professionalism, and ambition.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your accounting expertise will support communities throughout the region.
Apply today to become part of the AU Associates team!
AU Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
We’re Hiring: Senior Staff Accountant
Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact?
AU Associates is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance team. As an award-winning real estate developer and property management company, we specialize in creating high-quality affordable housing for seniors and families. Our work goes beyond numbers—we help strengthen communities and improve lives.
In this role, you will manage accounting functions for multiple entities, support financial reporting and budgeting, assist with audits, and collaborate with property managers and company leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain general ledgers for multiple entities
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statements
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities
- Review accounts payable coding and approvals
- Prepare reports for leadership, investors, and lenders
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
- Support audits and year-end reporting
- Provide guidance to accounting staff and property management teams
- Help identify and implement process improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least three years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- CPA or active progress toward CPA certification preferred
- Real estate, property management, or affordable housing accounting experience is a plus
At AU Associates, we value honesty, integrity, competence, tenacity, enthusiasm, creativity, professionalism, and ambition.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your accounting expertise will support communities throughout the region.
Apply today to become part of the AU Associates team!
AU Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 6% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Technical Accounting Manager Job Market in Kentucky
A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Jobot4
- Heaven Hill3
- Dean Dorton2
- Tempur + Sealy2
- Texas Roadhouse2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education7
- Manufacturing4
- Hospitality & Tourism4
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Consumer Goods3
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical accounting manager jobs across Kentucky.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting or audit experience
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP technical standards and recent ASC updates
- Experience managing month-end close processes and preparing technical accounting memos
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical accounting manager in Kentucky?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in accounting and passing the CPA exam, after which candidates apply for licensure through the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy. Most hiring managers in Kentucky expect several years of public accounting experience, often in audit or advisory at a regional or national firm, before moving into an industry technical accounting role. Specializing in areas such as revenue recognition or lease accounting accelerates the transition to the manager level.
How much do technical accounting managers make in Kentucky?
Technical accounting managers in Kentucky earn a median of about $75,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,750 for the lowest 10% to over $121,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technical accounting managers in Kentucky?
Employers hiring technical accounting managers in Kentucky right now include Jobot, Heaven Hill, and Dean Dorton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kentucky's mix of large healthcare organizations, manufacturing headquarters, and financial services companies creates consistent demand for technical accounting expertise across multiple industries.
Which Kentucky cities have the most technical accounting manager jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and Danville have the most technical accounting manager openings in Kentucky. Louisville drives the largest share of demand, anchored by major corporate headquarters in healthcare and consumer goods, while Lexington's university and financial sector presence supports steady hiring, and Covington benefits from its proximity to the greater Cincinnati market and the multistate employers based there.
Are there remote technical accounting manager jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical accounting work is largely analytical and documentation-based, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 28% of technical accounting manager openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the broader shift in corporate accounting functions. Research, memo preparation, and policy work tend to be the most remote-friendly parts of the role.
How can I get hired as a technical accounting manager in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff or senior accountant role within a public accounting firm or a corporate accounting team at a Kentucky-based manufacturer or health system, then building toward the manager level over several years. Firms in Louisville and Lexington regularly hire new graduates into audit or assurance tracks that develop the technical accounting foundation employers want. Earning your CPA license through the Kentucky State Board of Accountancy is the single credential that most clearly signals readiness for a technical manager path.
Where can I find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to technical accounting manager jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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