<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 contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing division in Central, Kentucky. This role will guide the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide leadership across budgeting, compliance, and internal controls. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a hands-on approach to process improvement, and the ability to develop high-performing teams while supporting sound business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring timely completion of divisional financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting.</p><p>• Maintain the division’s chart of accounts and oversee accounting systems to preserve accurate data, consistent processes, and effective financial controls.</p><p>• Provide financial oversight for subsidiary entities, verifying that reporting is complete, reliable, and aligned with applicable organizational and accounting standards.</p><p>• Review and approve key accounting activity across receivables, payables, sales, cash, expenses, reconciliations, and general ledger entries to support accurate period-end results.</p><p>• Lead recurring close review meetings with stakeholders to evaluate financial performance, resolve issues, and confirm reporting readiness.</p><p>• Improve complex reporting capabilities by enhancing tools and workflows, including the use of Excel Macros, Power Query, and related reporting solutions.</p><p>• Support system implementation, user training, and migration validation activities as they relate to accounting and financial reporting processes.</p><p>• Oversee the annual budgeting process and consolidated budget reporting while contributing to working capital improvement and financial risk management efforts.</p><p>• Establish, document, and monitor internal controls, coordinate audit activities, and drive corrective actions that address control gaps and strengthen compliance.</p><p>• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and building a collaborative, accountable finance function.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Tech Support Manager to lead hands-on technical support operations for client environments in Indiana/Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who combines strong endpoint and infrastructure knowledge with a customer-focused approach to issue resolution and service delivery. The role supports both deskside and remote needs while partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain reliable workplace technology and a high-quality user experience. (Remote position)</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead day-to-day technical support activities for end users, ensuring timely resolution of hardware, operating system, and access-related issues.</p><p>• Provide deskside and remote assistance for Windows 10 devices, workplace technology, and common troubleshooting scenarios across client environments.</p><p>• Manage and support identity and access services, including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra ID administration.</p><p>• Oversee endpoint management practices to maintain device compliance, configuration standards, and operational readiness.</p><p>• Collaborate with service desk, engineering, security, project, and account teams to coordinate support efforts and drive issue resolution.</p><p>• Support Microsoft 365 and related collaboration platforms to help users remain productive and connected.</p><p>• Travel to client locations as needed, approximately 25% of the time, to deliver onsite support and maintain strong customer relationships.</p><p>• Monitor recurring support trends and recommend practical improvements to strengthen service quality and reduce disruptions.</p>
<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 an experienced <strong>Lead Investment Analyst</strong> to support portfolio strategy, research, and asset allocation across a multi-asset platform. This generalist role requires expertise in <strong>fixed income, equities, and banking</strong>, with <strong>alternative investment experience, including private equity, preferred</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support development of investment strategy for portfolios in partnership with finance, accounting, and investment leadership.</li><li>Research investment opportunities and help manage portfolios in compliance with regulations and company policy.</li><li>Participate in <strong>Multi-Asset Strategy and Allocation</strong> and <strong>Alternative Asset Review and Selection</strong> meetings.</li><li>Support tax-aware investment decision-making and after-tax portfolio optimization.</li><li>Assist with alternative investment research, sourcing, allocation, and monitoring.</li><li>Prepare documentation for investment purchases and sales for board reporting.</li><li>Contribute to economic forecasting, interest rate analysis, portfolio performance monitoring, and budget forecasting.</li><li>Participate in <strong>Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)</strong> activities.</li><li>Partner with other teams/managers to ensure business continuity.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a mid-sized workforce in Louisville, Kentucky. This role supports employees across Kentucky and Indiana, requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of payroll compliance. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, resolving discrepancies, and working within payroll systems to maintain reliable records and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are consistently met.</p><p>• Administer payroll for employees in multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit-related changes before final submission.</p><p>• Maintain employee payroll records within UKG Ready and other payroll software, ensuring information is current and properly documented.</p><p>• Handle union-related payroll elements, including contract-based pay rules, deductions, and other applicable adjustments.</p><p>• Investigate payroll variances and resolve issues related to time entries, pay calculations, tax withholdings, and employee inquiries.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation to assist with audits, account balancing, and internal financial review.</p><p>• Support payroll-related process updates and system-related changes when needed, helping maintain continuity and data accuracy across operations.</p>
<p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting function through the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and analysis. This role ensures the accuracy of financial records and assists with process improvements, audits, and compliance requirements.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Perform monthly bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li>Analyze financial data and investigate account variances.</li><li>Support preparation of financial statements and management reports.</li><li>Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as needed.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support business operations through contract administration, vendor communication, documentation management, and process coordination. This position works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure agreements, records, and related activities are handled accurately and efficiently. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities </p><ul><li>Coordinate contract-related activities from initiation through completion. </li><li>Prepare, review, and maintain documentation and records. </li><li>Serve as a point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors. </li><li>Support compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable requirements. </li><li>Track contract timelines, updates, renewals, and modifications. </li><li>Assist with reporting, research, and data analysis. </li><li>Maintain accurate electronic and physical records. </li><li>Provide administrative and project support to business operations teams. </li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation efforts.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half is looking for an experienced HRIS Manager to join a growing team in Lexington, Kentucky in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports the full employee lifecycle in a hands-on environment, blending HR administration, recruiting, benefits support, and light payroll coordination. The position is well suited for someone who enjoys managing day-to-day HR operations independently while also leading recruitment efforts for specialized roles, including construction project managers and site managers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily human resources operations for a workforce of approximately 50 employees, serving as the primary point of contact for routine HR needs.</p><p>• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, coordinating interviews, and helping secure talent for key positions such as construction project managers and site managers.</p><p>• Maintain and administer HRIS records to ensure employee information, job data, and organizational updates remain accurate and current.</p><p>• Support payroll processing by preparing and reviewing employee data, validating changes, and coordinating with the external payroll provider.</p><p>• Administer employee benefits activities such as enrollments, updates, and responses to general coverage questions.</p><p>• Manage onboarding and offboarding tasks, including documentation, system updates, and compliance-related recordkeeping.</p><p>• Prepare HR reports and handle administrative processes that support staffing, employee records, and operational consistency.</p><p>• Ensure HR practices align with company policies and applicable employment requirements while maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Provide dependable support across recruiting, benefits, payroll coordination, and general HR administration in an onsite Monday through Friday schedule.</p>
We are looking for a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a manufacturing environment in French Lick, Indiana. This role will guide financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls while partnering closely with leadership to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, operational insight, and the ability to turn financial data into practical recommendations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities across the organization, including ledger management, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory, and cash oversight.<br>• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure complete, timely, and reliable financial results.<br>• Produce and review financial statements, internal reporting packages, and analysis that help leadership assess performance and plan effectively.<br>• Maintain accounting policies, account structures, and control procedures while ensuring alignment with applicable standards, tax obligations, and company guidelines.<br>• Lead external financial requirements such as annual audits, tax reporting coordination, and related compliance deliverables.<br>• Strengthen internal controls by monitoring reconciliations, reviewing unusual activity, and safeguarding cash, inventory, fixed assets, and sensitive financial information.<br>• Oversee manufacturing finance activities, including product costing, standard cost analysis, inventory valuation, and review of labor, material, overhead, and variance trends.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to evaluate production performance, inventory levels, scrap, overtime, capital spending, pricing decisions, and profitability drivers.<br>• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning with department heads and executive leadership, highlighting key risks and performance gaps.<br>• Support financial systems, banking, insurance, and broader risk management efforts, including improvements to processes and controls when needed.
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations for employees across the United States and Canada in Southern Indiana. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll data, resolving pay-related discrepancies, and ensuring employees are paid correctly each cycle. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, practical payroll knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with managers, employees, and finance partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer semi-monthly U.S. payroll from start to finish, ensuring all forms of compensation such as standard earnings, overtime, incentive pay, and retroactive amounts are handled correctly and submitted on time.</p><p>• Manage Canadian payroll activities with accuracy and consistency, including employee earnings, taxable benefits, required deductions, and other pay elements in accordance with established schedules.</p><p>• Evaluate and update employee payroll records for personnel changes such as hires, departures, compensation adjustments, internal moves, and deduction updates to keep payroll information current.</p><p>• Support payroll onboarding for newly acquired employee groups by validating tax details, direct deposit information, earning codes, deductions, and other payroll data needed for a smooth transition into company systems.</p><p>• Audit timekeeping entries and partner with supervisors and employees to correct missing punches, inaccurate hours, or other time record issues before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Prepare and process payroll corrections, manual payments, off-cycle checks, and back-pay adjustments when needed to address discrepancies or special situations.</p><p>• Examine payroll registers and exception reporting prior to submission, identify inconsistencies, and take corrective action to reduce errors and maintain payroll accuracy.</p><p>• Confirm payroll funding needs and collaborate with finance stakeholders to help ensure payroll disbursements are properly supported and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with applicable payroll policies and relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws as well as Canadian federal and provincial requirements during all payroll activities.Specialist</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>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.