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6 results for Senior Cost Accountant in Lexington, KY

Sr. Accountant

Georgetown, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Senior Accountant Location: Georgetown, KYWe are seeking a Senior Accountant to support plant finance operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and an efficient month-end close. The ideal candidate brings a solid accounting foundation, manufacturing experience, and the ability to partner effectively across operations and leadership.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting plant accounting, including general ledger activity, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, reviewing financial results, and ensuring accurate cost center reporting.</li><li>Oversee AR/AP activity, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues.</li><li>Manage fixed assets, including capital spend tracking, project documentation, and capitalization processes.</li><li>Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventory, and analysis of perpetual balances.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.</li><li>Maintain documentation and internal controls to support audit and compliance requirements (including SOX).</li><li>Prepare intercompany and directed supply reporting; provide payroll backup support as needed.</li><li>Drive process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility.</li></ul>
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Lexington, KY
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Temporary / Contract
50000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
Position Overview:We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. This role will be responsible for maintaining general ledger activity, supporting month-end close, and assisting with financial analysis. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li>Support AP/AR functions as needed</li><li>Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations</li></ul>
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Frankfort, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Frankfort, Kentucky. This role involves preparing financial reports, analyzing data, and ensuring accurate accounting practices to support business operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Prepare and review monthly journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting. • Generate detailed cost center reports for monthly analysis. • Conduct variance analysis by comparing actual results to budgeted figures and identifying key trends. • Track and analyze company prepaid expenses and insurance policy spending. • Monitor monthly freight and tariff expenses to ensure proper allocation. • Maintain accurate fixed asset reporting and ensure compliance with financial standards. • Support the annual budgeting process by providing detailed financial insights. • Create and manage both standard and customized reports to address business needs. • Implement and oversee internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance. • Collaborate with department managers to streamline processes and improve system utilization.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Entry Level Accountant

Georgetown, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
1-2 days a week work from home, mainly in office position. We are looking for an Entry Level Accountant to support core accounting operations for a transport-focused organization in Georgetown, Kentucky. This role is well suited for an early-career candidate who is eager to strengthen fundamental accounting skills while contributing to accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position offers hands-on exposure to reconciliations, invoice activity, and month-end processes in a collaborative business environment. Responsibilities:• Support month-end close activities by preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations for bank accounts and general ledger balances.• Review financial results to identify fluctuations, summarize key drivers, and provide clear explanations for variances.• Process invoices with attention to customer- or business-specific requirements and assist with revenue-related cost calculations.• Help maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records to support day-to-day accounting operations.• Prepare organized workpapers and maintain thorough documentation to ensure accounting activity is traceable and audit-ready.• Communicate findings, updates, and completed work to team members and stakeholders in a clear and thorough manner.• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial information by applying a working understanding of core financial statements.
2026-06-02T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Georgetown, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid- MUST live in Kentucky. 2 days remote only We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations for a transport organization in Georgetown, Kentucky. This role will lead the monthly close process, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, and support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach to reconciliations and journal entries, and the ability to coordinate effectively with auditors and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:• Direct the month-end closing cycle to ensure timely and accurate completion of all accounting activities.• Maintain and review general ledger activity, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues that affect financial accuracy.• Prepare and approve journal entries with supporting documentation in accordance with accounting standards and company policy.• Perform detailed account reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to keep balances current and reliable.• Support the preparation of financial reports and provide analysis that helps leadership understand operating results.• Coordinate audit-related requests, organize required schedules, and act as a key contact during financial statement audit activities.• Oversee daily accounting workflows and help strengthen processes that improve control, consistency, and efficiency.• Utilize Sage 300 to manage accounting records, reporting needs, and routine financial transactions.
2026-05-29T00:00:00Z

Accountant - Entry Level

Lexington, KY
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Temporary / Contract
19 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an entry-level accountant to join a manufacturing organization in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is well suited for someone with foundational accounting knowledge who is eager to grow in a collaborative environment that blends onsite teamwork with one remote day each week. You will contribute to day-to-day financial operations, support month-end activities, and help keep accounting processes accurate, organized, and on schedule. Responsibilities: • Process routine payables and receivables transactions while maintaining accurate supporting documentation and timely follow-through. • Compare purchase orders, invoices, and related records to confirm proper matching and resolve discrepancies as needed. • Assist with balance sheet support activities, including reconciliations and preparation of backup for key accounts. • Record and review general ledger entries to help maintain accurate financial data and support regular close activities. • Complete bank and account reconciliations, researching variances and escalating issues when appropriate. • Respond to miscellaneous accounting requests and provide dependable support for evolving departmental priorities. • Follow established procedures while using sound judgment to identify issues, ask clarifying questions, and work toward practical solutions.
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z