
Senior Accountant
Maysville, KYFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Senior Accountant reports to the CFO and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly close, performing account reconciliations, managing payroll and inventory accounting, and strengthening internal controls while leveraging advanced Excel skills. He/she will also extract and analyze data from ERP systems to improve reporting processes.
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Experience Required
- 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience. • Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). • Experience performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations. • Experience with payroll accounting and reconciliations. • Experience with purchasing, receiving, and inventory accounting. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and financial data analysis and reporting. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • Solid understanding of internal controls and accounting processes. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Education Or Experience Substitution
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Expected Start Date
10/15/2026
Compensation
$
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
Monday-Friday 8-5
Job Description
The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls. This position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and the ability to extract, analyze, and reconcile financial data from multiple systems.
The ideal candidate will have experience with balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, purchasing and receiving processes, payroll accounting, and financial reporting. This individual should be comfortable working independently in a lean accounting environment and possess a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Financial Close
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Prepare and perform complex balance sheet reconciliations.
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Analyze account activity and research discrepancies.
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Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
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Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
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Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
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Prepare schedules and reports to support financial reporting and management decision-making.
Financial Analysis & Data Management
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Extract, manipulate, and analyze financial data from the ERP and other business systems.
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Develop and maintain reconciliation schedules and management reports.
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Perform variance analysis and identify trends or unusual activity.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
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Assist in improving reporting processes and data integrity.
Payroll Accounting
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Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger.
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Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
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Monitor payroll liabilities, benefit accruals, and related balance sheet accounts.
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Assist the CFO with payroll accounting and reporting activities.
Inventory, Purchasing & Receiving
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Perform inventory reconciliations and related account analysis.
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Ensure accurate accounting for purchasing, receiving, and inventory transactions.
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Assist with inventory valuation and reserve analyses.
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Support inventory control processes and recommend improvements.
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Collaborate with operations personnel to maintain accurate inventory records.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls across key accounting processes.
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Document accounting procedures and support process improvements.
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Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency.
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Assist with implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and reporting tools.
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Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
Yes
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant
Yes
Industry
Other
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
74279
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