<p>Overview</p><p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This role will be responsible for month-end close activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and supporting internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries</li><li>Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Analyze financial results and variances</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity</li><li>Assist with fixed assets and depreciation accounting</li><li>Support internal and external audit requests</li><li>Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and GAAP</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will manage various accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes. You will play a key role in maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and supporting overall organizational objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist in month-end closing activities.<br>• Generate financial reports to support decision-making and compliance requirements.<br>• Manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and other accounting software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting workflows.<br>• Support audits and provide documentation as needed.<br>• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial information and company records.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department.
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> for a contract opportunity with a growing organization in the Lexington area. This role will support key accounting functions including accounts payable, account reconciliations, journal entries, vendor management, expense reporting, and month-end close activities. The Staff Accountant will help ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, maintain compliance with company policies and GAAP, support audit and reporting requirements, and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Functions</strong></p><p>• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, approval routing, purchase order matching, invoice posting, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Monitor invoice workflows and proactively resolve processing delays to ensure timely vendor payments.</p><p>• Maintain vendor master records, including new vendor setups and vendor information changes.</p><p>• Review and reconcile vendor statements, outstanding invoices, and vendor balances to ensure account accuracy.</p><p>• Process vendor payments through ACH, wire transfers, automated payment platforms, credit cards, and manual checks.</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and correspondence, ensuring timely and professional resolution.</p><p>• Ensure all accounts payable activities comply with company policies, internal controls, fraud prevention practices, and GAAP.</p><p>• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including recurring entries, accruals, reclasses, and system uploads.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research and resolve reconciling items.</p><p>• Review general ledger activity to ensure proper classification, amortization, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Perform quarterly and annual reserve analyses and monitor accrual account balances.</p><p>• Monitor operating expenses and ensure expenditures are accurately classified for financial and tax reporting purposes.</p><p>• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.</p><p>• Administer and support expense reporting systems, including employee training and troubleshooting.</p><p>• Educate employees on expense reporting policies, procedures, and proper account coding.</p><p>• Provide user support and training on financial applications and accounting-related systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with software vendors and internal stakeholders to improve system functionality, reporting capabilities, and process efficiency.</p><p>• Generate financial reports, analyses, and key performance indicators related to invoice processing and payment activities.</p><p>• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, completing assigned audit requests, and responding to auditor inquiries.</p><p>• Maintain and provide tax documentation, including W-9s, resale certificates, and annual 1099/1098 reporting.</p><p>• Monitor and close aging uninvoiced receipts and other outstanding accounting items.</p><p>• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.</p>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to support financial planning and cost control activities in Central, Kentucky. This role focuses on analyzing production and operating costs, improving reporting accuracy, and helping leaders make informed budgeting and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with accounting systems, capital expenditure tracking, and cross-functional financial analysis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze direct and indirect costs to identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve financial performance</p><p>• Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and budget-related analyses to support operational and leadership decisions</p><p>• Monitor capital expenditure activity and ensure project spending is recorded accurately and aligned with approved budgets</p><p>• Partner with operations, finance, and accounting teams to strengthen cost controls and improve the reliability of financial data</p><p>• Support accounts payable and other core accounting activities by reviewing coding, allocations, and transaction accuracy</p><p>• Use ERP and accounting software platforms to manage financial records, generate reporting, and streamline routine processes</p><p>• Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks related to inventory, accruals, and cost accounting entries</p><p>• Evaluate cost structures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and reporting consistency</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key financial operations and deliver accurate, compliant reporting for the organization. This role is based in Lexington, Kentucky and plays an important part in maintaining strong accounting processes across multiple functional areas. The ideal candidate will bring sound technical accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner with internal teams to meet reporting deadlines and business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee core accounting activities across areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, payroll, internal audit support, and related functions as needed.<br>• Prepare, review, and finalize financial reports, disclosures, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and on-time submission.<br>• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley standards in all reporting and filing activities.<br>• Analyze financial results and explain key trends, variances, and reporting outcomes to support informed decision-making by management.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve issues, and keep accounting deliverables moving efficiently toward completion.<br>• Support and help lead the month-end and period-end close process, ensuring deadlines are achieved and reporting packages are completed on schedule.<br>• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and verify the integrity of financial statement data.<br>• Utilize accounting systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 when applicable, to manage records and produce required financial information.<br>• Contribute to additional accounting projects and departmental priorities as assigned.<br>• Assist with internal and external reporting needs by organizing documentation and ensuring required materials are audit-ready.
<p>(Hybrid- 3 days in office/2 days remote). Candidate must be located in the greater Lexington, KY area. </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for an organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and helping ensure sound stewardship across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance colleagues and operational leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee complex general ledger activity across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policies.</p><p>• Lead key portions of the month-end and quarter-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and prepare reporting that explains variances between actual performance and approved budgets for leadership and department stakeholders.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to requests for interim and year-end audit procedures.</p><p>• Monitor cash positions across bank accounts, assess liquidity needs, and highlight emerging cash flow risks to help maintain operational stability.</p><p>• Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate timely resolution of differences to keep records aligned across related entities.</p><p>• Review contracts, invoices, and other financial documentation to identify accounting impacts, budget considerations, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, recommending control enhancements, and implementing process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting team members through work review, coaching, and technical support.</p>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684 </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our team in Kentucky. This role will support core accounting operations by delivering accurate financial reporting, analyzing business performance, and partnering with operational and finance leaders to provide clear insight into results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage closing activities and account review with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and appropriate accounting controls.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements that present reliable and complete financial information.</p><p>• Review profit and loss results, identify key trends or variances, and provide meaningful analysis to support decision-making.</p><p>• Support accounting for capital projects and capital assets, including tracking costs and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Communicate financial performance and reporting insights to operations and finance stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.</p><p>• Perform account analysis and assist with improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and financial processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an Accounting Clerk to support a manufacturing operation in Richmond, Kentucky through accurate financial data processing and administrative coordination. This is a contract-to-hire position suited for someone who is comfortable handling detailed production reporting, maintaining organized records, and working closely with team members across different levels of the business. The ideal candidate brings strong data entry skills, sound communication abilities, and the flexibility to assist with both accounting-related tasks and general office support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Functions and Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Enter and maintain production-related data with a high degree of accuracy, including labor details, time records, quantities, and related coding information</p><p>• Review and organize production reports to ensure information is complete, properly categorized, and ready for accounting use</p><p>• Use Excel extensively to track, update, and analyze operational and financial data for daily reporting needs</p><p>• Support account-related processes by assisting with reconciliations, record validation, and routine clerical accounting tasks</p><p>• Communicate with employees and managers to clarify reporting details, resolve discrepancies, and gather missing information</p><p>• Maintain filing systems and handle general administrative duties that support the accounting and reporting function</p><p>• Work within established internal systems, including legacy tools, to process information and keep records current</p><p>• Provide flexible support for additional office tasks and special assignments as business needs arise</p>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountant</strong> - <strong>Robert Half | Direct Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a highly analytical and motivated<strong> Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountant</strong> - <strong>Robert Half | Direct Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a highly analytical and motivated<strong> Accountant</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><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><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>For immediate consideration contacl Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead accounting and operational activities for a growing Company in Lexington, Kentucky. This position works closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial performance, support long-term business objectives, and maintain a strong control environment. The ideal candidate brings a blend of accounting expertise, operational leadership, and sound business judgment to help drive efficient processes and excellent member service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and operational functions, ensuring departments run effectively and support the organization’s broader goals.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including reporting on revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes to ensure timely and reliable financial results.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership to develop budgets, financial forecasts, and plans that support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Review the investment portfolio and recommend appropriate actions based on liquidity needs, market conditions, policy limits, and balance sheet objectives.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard organizational assets by monitoring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Work across teams such as lending, marketing, product, and sales to align operational execution with strategic priorities.</p><p>• Supervise accounting and operations staff, set performance expectations, and foster a collaborative, accountable work environment.</p><p>• Support audits and financial statement reviews by ensuring documentation, reporting, and processes are complete and accurate.</p>