Accounts Payable Jobs in Lexington, KY

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Accounts Payable Clerk

Shelbyville, KY
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 23 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join a growing team in Shelbyville, KY. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple financial responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily accounting operations, and assisting with month-end closing and financial reporting.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
for immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Accountant to join a growing organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This position supports day-to-day receivables operations by ensuring customer billing, payment processing, and collections activities are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling account issues, and the ability to work effectively with both customers and internal teams. Responsibilities:• Oversee customer account balances by keeping aging records current, applying credits appropriately, resolving payment variances, and documenting amounts that cannot be collected.• Assess customer credit background and financial information to help determine account eligibility and appropriate payment terms.• Prepare and transmit invoices through customer-required billing channels, including third-party platforms and other approved submission methods.• Monitor payment activity, escalate account discrepancies to leadership, identify delinquent accounts, and suggest next steps for collection efforts.• Partner with colleagues across departments to gather information, address billing issues, and support successful recovery of outstanding balances.• Support continuous improvement by working with department leadership to spot workflow gaps and apply established practices that strengthen efficiency.• Assist with onboarding and training of new accounts receivable team members on daily procedures and standards.• Complete customer-requested lien waivers, maintain awareness of varying state filing requirements, and track invoice-related compliance needs.• Prepare routine daily receivables reports and accurately post incoming payments, checks, deposits, and credit card transactions within internal systems.• Maintain organized and confidential financial and business records while contributing to other assigned accounting support tasks as needed.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Inventory

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 Accountant - Robert Half | Direct Hire OpportunityRobert Half is seeking a highly analytical and motivated Accountant for a growing organization that values operational excellence, process improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys digging into financial data, improving processes, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic business decisions.The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing business needs while delivering accurate and timely financial information.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring proper documentation of business transactions.</li><li>Compile and analyze financial information to support accurate general ledger accounting.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting reports.</li><li>Analyze assets, liabilities, expenses, reserves, and expenditures, making recommendations on proper accounting treatment.</li><li>Evaluate financial and operational data, including historical trends, revenues, and obligations to support forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Support incentive compensation accounting, including accrual calculations, analyses, and related inquiries.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall reporting accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to support business initiatives and accounting objectives.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.</li><li>Assist management with special projects, financial analyses, and ad hoc reporting requests.</li><li>Resolve accounting irregularities and recommend corrective actions as necessary.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul>
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

Property Accountant

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Construction Finance Manager to support the financial management of development and construction projects in Lexington, Kentucky. This position plays a key role in tracking project performance, maintaining accurate accounting records, and delivering timely reporting that helps business leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting experience and can work closely with operational teams to monitor budgets, costs, and forecasts throughout each project’s lifecycle. Responsibilities:• Oversee accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate development and construction projects, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.• Review project budgets and spending patterns to measure performance against approved plans and highlight meaningful trends.• Examine cost activity, research variances, and communicate financial risks or potential savings opportunities to leadership.• Record and allocate expenses appropriately while maintaining detailed project cost documentation and supporting schedules.• Prepare recurring financial statements, forecasts, and project summaries for management review and decision-making.• Monitor committed costs, actual expenditures, and projected financial outcomes to provide a clear view of project status.• Complete account reconciliations and verify supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by handling project-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.• Collaborate with construction, development, and operations stakeholders to deliver financial insight, budgeting support, and process improvements.• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies across all project accounting activities
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations in Lexington, Kentucky. This role is responsible for handling both receivables and payables, maintaining accurate records, and helping ensure timely processing of customer and vendor transactions. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, solid accounting support experience, and the ability to work across departments to resolve discrepancies efficiently. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming payments, post cash receipts to customer accounts, and keep accounts receivable records current and accurate. • Prepare daily deposit documentation, record banking activity, and assist with month-end cash reconciliation against bank reporting. • Create and distribute customer invoices while verifying shipment and order documentation to confirm billing accuracy. • Research payment discrepancies, customer claims, returns, chargebacks, and non-sufficient-funds items, then apply credits or adjustments as appropriate. • Follow up with customers regarding outstanding balances and coordinate with internal teams to address billing, shipping, or purchase order issues affecting payment. • Process vendor invoices by validating supporting documentation, applying correct general ledger coding, securing approvals, and entering details into the accounting system. • Support payment cycles by preparing reports for review, issuing approved vendor payments, and maintaining organized records of completed transactions. • Review vendor account activity to resolve missing invoices, unapplied credits, unusual balances, and other account exceptions. • Administer related financial records such as sales tax support files, expense reimbursements, petty cash activity, credit card documentation, and insurance or vehicle records as needed. • Maintain accounting files throughout the year, including project-related documentation and year-end records retention activities.
2026-10-21T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Lexington, KY
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Temporary / Contract
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close activities, and supporting financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a growing accounting professional to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.</li><li>Support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.</li><li>Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable as needed.</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Support external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.</li><li>Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency.</li></ul>
2026-10-28T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-.3684 We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate payroll operations for a service organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. This position manages high-volume, multi-state payroll activity while supporting tax reporting, labor distribution, and payroll accounting functions. The role works closely with HR, finance, and operational leaders to keep payroll processes compliant, timely, and aligned with project and workforce needs. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population across multiple states on established weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly schedules.• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure earnings, deductions, and adjustments are applied correctly.• Prepare payroll tax filings and reconciliations for federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including required withholding and unemployment reporting.• Record payroll-related journal entries, reconcile payroll accounts, and assist with month-end close activities to support accurate financial results.• Allocate labor expenses to the appropriate jobs, departments, and cost centers to strengthen project-level reporting and job costing.• Compile and submit certified payroll documentation in accordance with prevailing wage and project-specific compliance standards.• Monitor adherence to wage and hour rules, garnishments, benefit deductions, and internal payroll policies across the workforce.• Support audits by gathering payroll records, answering compliance questions, and providing documentation for internal and external review.• Assist with payroll and timekeeping system enhancements, testing, and process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Lexington, KY
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end activities. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple accounting functions. Essential Functions and Responsibilities• Maintain accurate financial records and general ledger activity• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions• Reconcile bank, credit card, and balance sheet accounts• Record daily financial transactions and journal entries• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities• Prepare financial reports and account analyses• Process payroll or assist with payroll administration as needed• Monitor cash flow and track outstanding balances• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation• Support audits and special accounting projects
2026-11-04T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper

Lexington, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 We are looking for a Bookkeeper to support daily administrative and financial operations in Lexington, Kentucky. This role combines front-office coordination with bookkeeping tasks, making it ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a variety of office responsibilities. The position will contribute to payroll support, document handling, and client-facing administrative work in an organized office setting. Responsibilities:• Manage day-to-day front desk and administrative activities to help the office run efficiently.• Welcome visitors, answer incoming calls, and provide courteous support to clients and staff.• Perform routine bookkeeping duties, including maintaining financial records and assisting with payroll-related tasks.• Process and organize paperwork through scanning, filing, and accurate document management practices.• Prepare client documents and tax return packages for electronic distribution or physical delivery as needed.• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities by tracking transactions and maintaining organized records.• Complete bank reconciliations and help ensure financial information is accurate and up to date.
2026-11-02T00:00:00Z

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