<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and driven <strong>Senior Staff Accountant</strong> to join our Full-Time Engagement Professionals (FTEP) program in the Lexington market. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients across industries while maintaining the stability and benefits of full-time employment with Robert Half. The ideal candidate is a strong contributor with excellent technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments.</p><p><br></p><p>*This is a full time / salaried position with benefits. Local / in person position (no remote work available) </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Analyze and interpret financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Support and guide junior accounting staff or client team members as needed.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations and perform variance analysis.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.</li><li>Identify process improvements and contribute to best practices within client accounting operations.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Staff Accountant</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the accounting department with daily operations, month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. </p><p><br></p><p>*This is a full time - salaried position. In person - not a remote opportunity. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and support variance analysis.</li><li>Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and other reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data.</li><li>Identify and recommend process improvements within accounting workflows.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a skilled Cost Accountant to join our client's team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role will focus on providing critical cost accounting and inventory reporting support for our Food Safety division across the United States and Canada. The position follows a hybrid work model, offering a balance between remote and in-office collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct monthly inventory reserve analyses, managing large data sets and collaborating with Operations to identify inventory balances requiring reserves.</p><p>• Analyze monthly manufacturing variances, including direct labor and overhead costs, to ensure accurate capitalization into inventory.</p><p>• Assist in the costing of bills of materials for newly released products and provide support for cost-saving initiatives.</p><p>• Partner with Operations to calculate and verify cost savings actions while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance performance.</p><p>• Play a key role in the annual physical inventory process, supporting cycle counting exercises and improving inventory management practices.</p><p>• Maintain comprehensive documentation for balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy in recorded amounts.</p><p>• Handle ad hoc requests efficiently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines and deliver results.</p><p>• Communicate effectively and manage multiple deadlines, ensuring alignment with cross-functional teams.</p><p>• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions.</p>
<p>🚨 <strong>Important – Please Read Before Applying</strong> 🚨</p><ul><li>This position is <strong>primarily remote</strong>, but candidates <strong>must be willing to travel to Central Kentucky area for several days each month</strong>.</li><li><strong>Fluency in Japanese (spoken and written) is required.</strong></li><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> $150,000 – $180,000 (including bonus and incentive)</li></ul><p>Only candidates who meet these requirements will be considered. </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a dynamic VP of Accounting & Finance to oversee the strategic financial management and planning for our organization in Central Kentucky (close to Lexington). This leadership role involves directing accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities while driving initiatives to optimize governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Japanese, possess extensive experience in accounting leadership, and demonstrate the ability to manage teams effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance on financial planning, cost management, and operational initiatives to support executive leadership and company objectives.</p><p>• Oversee accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring timely analysis and presentation of results to stakeholders including the Board of Directors.</p><p>• Manage the external audit process, ensuring the preparation of necessary documentation and compliance with US GAAP standards.</p><p>• Develop and implement robust internal control systems and governance frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.</p><p>• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and submission of corporate income tax provisions and returns.</p><p>• Lead and mentor the accounting team, including the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Accounts Payable staff.</p><p>• Research and update accounting policies and manuals in accordance with new accounting standards and regulations.</p><p>• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of accounting systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.</p><p>• Facilitate regular domestic travel to company location for financial oversight and collaboration.</p>
