<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>Like tax but don't like busy season? Give me a call. We are looking for an experienced tax leader to oversee corporate tax operations for a service organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This role guides compliance, reporting, and planning activities while working closely with finance, operations, and outside advisors to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation and completion of federal and state income tax filings in partnership with external tax specialists.</p><p>• Organize internal review workflows, approvals, signatures, and supporting records to ensure accurate and timely submissions.</p><p>• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including multi-state obligations.</p><p>• Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and related documentation.</p><p>• Track legislative and regulatory tax changes, assess business impact, and communicate key considerations to leadership.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to evaluate the tax treatment of business initiatives, projects, and capital spending.</p><p>• Strengthen tax-related procedures, controls, and efficiencies to reduce risk and improve overall process performance.</p><p>• Lead responses to audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities and coordinate documentation with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain the tax calendar and monitor filing milestones to ensure all deadlines and compliance commitments are met.</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax team members while providing leadership on planning opportunities and emerging tax risks.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance operations leader to oversee a high-performing outsourced shared services environment for a publicly traded company in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is centered on strengthening service delivery, reinforcing financial controls, and improving the efficiency of core accounting processes across multiple transaction areas. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison with an external provider while collaborating with internal stakeholders to elevate performance, support compliance, and advance process improvement initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day governance of an outsourced finance and shared services team, ensuring dependable execution across core accounting operations.<br>• Act as the main onshore contact for the external service provider, building a productive partnership focused on accountability and consistent results.<br>• Oversee operational areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, master data, employee expenses, fixed assets, payroll support, and month-end close activities.<br>• Establish and monitor service expectations through defined metrics, including SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, quality standards, productivity measures, and capacity planning.<br>• Work closely with the outsourced provider to address resourcing needs, resolve performance concerns, and drive ongoing operational enhancements.<br>• Strengthen the control environment by promoting compliance, audit preparedness, and appropriate segregation of duties across finance processes.<br>• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP& A, IT, Procurement, Internal Audit, and other business teams to align finance operations with organizational goals.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, introduce automation, and support broader finance transformation efforts.<br>• Lead and support an onshore Finance Operations and Controls Analyst to ensure effective execution of priorities and controls oversight.
<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>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations for our client in Central Kentucky. This role oversees financial reporting, cash management, compliance, and internal controls while partnering with senior leadership to support sound fiscal decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to guide both daily operations and long-range financial priorities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the institution’s accounting activities across general ledger operations, fixed assets, grants, accounts payable, and treasury functions to maintain accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and support accounting team members by setting expectations, developing talent, and promoting consistent performance and accountability.</p><p>• Monitor short-term and long-range cash activity, evaluate liquidity needs, and recommend effective use of available operating funds to optimize financial position.</p><p>• Produce clear financial and operational reporting on cash balances, investment performance, receivables, and other key indicators for leadership review.</p><p>• Analyze general ledger accounts and financial trends to identify drivers affecting fiscal health and provide insight for management decisions.</p><p>• Oversee the continued enhancement and effective use of financial systems, collaborating with finance, human resources, payroll, and information technology teams as needed.</p><p>• Manage the preparation for internal and external audits, coordinate audit activity, and help ensure adherence to federal and state requirements as well as institutional policies.</p><p>• Supervise year-end close activities, review balance sheet reconciliations, and direct the preparation of annual financial statements, audit work papers, and required state reporting.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control practices by developing, implementing, and monitoring procedures that protect assets and preserve the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Serve as a key advisor to finance leadership and maintain productive relationships with banks, auditors, government agencies, and campus departments on accounting matters.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for the business in Louisville, Kentucky. This role oversees month-end and year-end activities, supports compliance and tax reporting, and provides analysis that helps leadership understand financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of reconciliations, journal entries, job costing, and payables and receivables management, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with external accountants and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of financial information used to present complete and reliable consolidated business results.<br>• Produce monthly and annual internal financial statements, interpret key trends, and support related distribution and compliance activities.<br>• Perform detailed job cost reviews to evaluate project performance and improve financial visibility.<br>• Administer and monitor the organization's accounting system to support efficient and accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Review payroll tax documentation for accuracy and ensure supporting records are properly maintained.<br>• Prepare inventory reporting for outside accounting partners and assist with fiscal year-end closing activities.<br>• Complete state sales tax filings on schedule and help coordinate responses during state audit processes.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and resolution of related issues.<br>• Manage commercial and workers' compensation insurance administration, including related financial coordination.
<p>We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Louisville, Kentucky. This role focuses on maintaining accurate project cost records, tracking progress-based financial activity, and helping ensure timely monthly and annual close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong project accounting experience, works well with project managers, and is comfortable using accounting-based systems in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial activities for construction projects, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, and revenue recognition tied to project progress.</p><p>• Prepare and reconcile project-related accounting records to support month-end and year-end close requirements.</p><p>• Review percentage-of-completion reporting to help maintain accurate financial results across active jobs.</p><p>• Coordinate project closeout accounting tasks, ensuring final costs, billings, and documentation are properly completed.</p><p>• Partner with project managers to resolve financial questions, follow up on outstanding items, and improve visibility into project performance.</p><p>• Maintain accurate records in Deltek and Deltek Vision to support reporting, compliance, and audit readiness.</p>
<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>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Multi-Dealership Controller</strong> to oversee the financial and accounting operations of three automotive dealerships in the Lexington, KY area. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, and oversight of the accounting team across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive dealership accounting and be comfortable working closely with leadership to provide financial insight and support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations across three dealership locations and ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and reported on schedule.</li><li>Manage and support dealership accounting personnel, providing guidance, training, and consistency in processes across locations.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reporting packages for management.</li><li>Lead the monthly close process, including general ledger review, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and floorplan activity.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting for vehicle inventory, deals, receivables, and other dealership-related transactions.</li><li>Establish and maintain appropriate accounting controls and procedures while ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable manufacturer and lender requirements.</li><li>Partner with dealership and department leadership to review financial results, identify variances, and provide information to support budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Coordinate year-end accounting activities and assist with external reporting, audit, and tax-related requests as needed.</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 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population across multiple states on established weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly schedules.</p><p>• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure earnings, deductions, and adjustments are applied correctly.</p><p>• Prepare payroll tax filings and reconciliations for federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including required withholding and unemployment reporting.</p><p>• Record payroll-related journal entries, reconcile payroll accounts, and assist with month-end close activities to support accurate financial results.</p><p>• Allocate labor expenses to the appropriate jobs, departments, and cost centers to strengthen project-level reporting and job costing.</p><p>• Compile and submit certified payroll documentation in accordance with prevailing wage and project-specific compliance standards.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to wage and hour rules, garnishments, benefit deductions, and internal payroll policies across the workforce.</p><p>• Support audits by gathering payroll records, answering compliance questions, and providing documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Assist with payroll and timekeeping system enhancements, testing, and process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.</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.
We are looking for an accomplished Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide reliable financial insight for the organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This position is suited for someone in finance with strong experience in reporting, budgeting, and general ledger oversight who can translate complex data into clear recommendations. The role works closely with leadership, supports sound financial decision-making, and helps maintain accurate records across multiple entities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entry review, and month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, delivering meaningful commentary on performance trends and significant variances against budget.<br>• Partner with leadership on forecasting and annual budget development, helping departments align financial plans with business objectives.<br>• Complete account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies across balance sheet and income statement accounts with a high level of accuracy.<br>• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including transaction review, reconciliation, and proper documentation between related entities.<br>• Support external audit requirements by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and assisting with annual audited financial statement preparation.<br>• Develop financial analysis for leadership presentations, special initiatives, and operational reviews to support strategic decisions.<br>• Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard confidential financial information while ensuring compliance with established policies.<br>• Travel periodically to operating locations to review financial matters, collaborate with local teams, and present results to stakeholders as needed.