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10 results for Senior Tax Accountant in Louisville, KY

Sr. Accountant

Louisville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team and contribute to accurate, timely financial operations. This role is well suited for someone ready to broaden their scope beyond core senior accounting work by supporting reporting, close activities, and cross-functional financial analysis. The position offers meaningful exposure to leadership-level accounting responsibilities while partnering closely with finance and operational teams. Responsibilities:• Lead assigned month-end close tasks, including preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and completing detailed account reconciliations.• Review financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and research discrepancies to support accurate reporting.• Act as a primary resource for Yardi-related accounting activities, reporting support, and workflow enhancements.• Prepare components of monthly financial statements and management reports, including analysis of actual results against budget.• Support accounting for properties, housing-related programs, grants, and other public-sector financial activity.• Contribute to the design and maintenance of internal controls while recommending improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.• Assist with year-end close requirements, audit preparation, and the development of schedules requested by external auditors.• Partner with finance leadership and operational departments to ensure financial information is complete, timely, and well documented.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Sr. Accountant

Louisville, KY
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing close activities, and ensuring account balances are properly supported. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. • Manage general ledger activity by reviewing account details, researching variances, and resolving discrepancies as needed. • Perform detailed account reconciliations to confirm balances are complete, accurate, and properly recorded. • Complete bank reconciliations by matching cash activity, identifying outstanding items, and following through on reconciling differences. • Analyze financial data and account activity to support reporting accuracy and improve the efficiency of accounting processes. • Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information, clarify transactions, and support ongoing accounting priorities. • Assist with special accounting assignments and process-related initiatives tied to financial operations when required.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Mount Washington, KY
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 30 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales & Use Tax Accountant to manage multi-state sales and use tax compliance utilizing Avalara while supporting various accounting functions, including accounts payable, account reconciliations, and administrative accounting duties. This role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate tax filings, maintaining compliance with state and local regulations, and assisting with day-to-day accounting operations. Key Responsibilities Sales & Use Tax Prepare, review, and file multi-state sales and use tax returns utilizing Avalara. Monitor taxability of products and services across multiple jurisdictions. Reconcile sales tax payable accounts and investigate discrepancies. Ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations. Assist with sales tax audits and respond to notices from taxing authorities. Maintain exemption certificates and customer tax documentation. Research tax laws and regulations and implement necessary compliance updates. Generate and analyze sales tax reports for management review. Accounts Payable Process vendor invoices and ensure proper coding to the general ledger. Review and reconcile vendor statements. Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire payments. Research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies. Maintain vendor records and support 1099 reporting requirements. General Accounting Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger reconciliations. Prepare and post journal entries. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Support internal and external audit requests. Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts. Administrative & Communication Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments regarding tax, invoice, and payment inquiries. Respond promptly to email correspondence and accounting-related requests. Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures. Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 2+ years of accounting experience, with sales and use tax experience strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with Avalara required. Knowledge of multi-state sales and use tax regulations. Experience with accounts payable and account reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Louisville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
48000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support accounting and finance operations for clients in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is suited for an individual who can manage core financial processes, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reliable reporting. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across day-to-day accounting activities and works effectively with both financial data and business stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Manage daily accounting activities for client accounts, including recording transactions and maintaining organized financial records. • Perform reconciliations for bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while monitoring timelines, discrepancies, and outstanding balances. • Prepare and review payroll-related entries and support payroll tax activities in coordination with established requirements. • Use accounting systems and spreadsheets to analyze financial information, track activity, and improve reporting accuracy. • Assist with month-end and year-end close tasks by compiling supporting documentation and resolving variances. • Communicate with clients and internal teams to address accounting questions, gather financial details, and support ongoing finance needs.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Staff Accountant

Louisville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support a wide range of accounting operations in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, and transactional analysis while contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting function. The position also works across business activities to identify issues, support audits, and help strengthen accounting processes through clear documentation and collaboration. Responsibilities: • Manage core accounting activities such as preparing journal entries, reviewing financial records, and maintaining accurate supporting schedules. • Complete monthly account reconciliations and analyze balances to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. • Support month-end and year-end close by organizing data, resolving discrepancies, and meeting reporting deadlines. • Review accounts payable activity, investigate exceptions, and coordinate follow-up to address transaction issues effectively. • Research inventory-related transactions and prepare related reporting to improve visibility into operational and financial results. • Track accruals and other financial data sets, then compile routine and ad hoc reports for management and departmental needs. • Assist with audit preparation by testing records, documenting findings, and gathering requested support materials. • Examine transactions, procedures, and workflow challenges that disrupt accounting processes, and help implement practical improvements. • Document accounting procedures and provide cross-functional support within the department as priorities shift or new projects arise.
2026-08-26T00:00:00Z

Tax Manager - Public

Louisville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Tax Manager to join its team and take on a key client-facing role. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing relationships, and taking ownership of tax engagements while having the support of an established and growing firm. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and review individual and business income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120S, 1065, 1120, 990, and 1041</li><li>Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations</li><li>Be responsible for reviewing and signing tax returns within your area of authorization</li><li>Manage an assigned book of business and serve as a primary point of contact for clients</li><li>Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships</li><li>Advise clients on tax matters and identify tax planning opportunities</li><li>Take over and manage an established client portfolio as part of the firm's continued growth and acquisition activity</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the accounting and tax team to ensure quality and timely completion of engagements</li><li>Assist with the onboarding and transition of new clients</li><li>Contribute to the continued growth of the practice through client relationships and referrals</li></ul>Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>Established book of business provided</li><li>Laid-back, flexible work environment</li><li>Make your own schedule</li><li>Summer Fridays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of an existing client portfolio</li><li>Growing firm with additional business expected</li><li>Opportunity to work with clients across a variety of tax needs</li><li>Opportunity to play an important role in the firm's growth and expansion</li><li>Collaborative environment with the resources and support of an established organization</li></ul>
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Louisville, KY
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position will play a central role in overseeing core accounting operations, supporting audit and compliance activities, and strengthening financial processes across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to produce accurate work in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities: • Partner with external accounting firms and international entity representatives to support annual audit completion, tax-related filings, and ongoing statutory compliance requirements. • Review existing accounting workflows, identify control or process weaknesses, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen accuracy and consistency. • Work closely with senior accounting leadership on general ledger management, account reconciliation review, financial reporting, and internal control compliance. • Help coordinate billing, disbursements, and period-end close activities to ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end deadlines are met on time. • Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s financial reporting framework and chart of accounts to support reliable reporting and issue resolution. • Oversee the recording of high-value or complex transactions, ensuring each item is handled in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. • Update departmental procedures, promote process enhancements, and provide cross-training to support continuity across the team. • Prepare ad hoc analysis, respond to internal data requests, and compile documentation needed for internal and external audit reviews.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Accounting Clerk

Louisville, KY
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Temporary / Contract
22 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to support day-to-day financial operations for a team based in Louisville, Kentucky. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling both payables and receivables while maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment. The role will involve working with accounting software, processing invoices, and ensuring financial information is entered and tracked with precision. Responsibilities: • Manage incoming invoices by reviewing, coding, and preparing them for timely payment. • Record customer payments, reconcile outstanding balances, and help maintain accurate receivables records. • Enter financial data into QuickBooks and other internal systems with a high level of accuracy. • Assist with routine account reconciliations to verify transactions and resolve discrepancies. • Support invoice processing activities from receipt through documentation and filing. • Maintain organized accounting records to ensure information is accessible for reporting and audit purposes. • Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address billing questions and payment issues.
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

VP of Accounting

Louisville, KY
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Permanent / Full Time
170000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced VP of Accounting to lead a high-performing accounting organization in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen month-end close execution, and build strong partnerships across business functions to support accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate brings strategic leadership, deep technical accounting expertise, and a track record of improving processes, developing teams, and driving accountability across a multi-brand environment. Responsibilities: • Direct the monthly close cycle by setting deadlines, coordinating activities across departments, and ensuring timely completion of all key accounting tasks. • Oversee close execution by tracking progress, resolving roadblocks quickly, and maintaining high standards for accuracy and completeness. • Lead financial performance and accounting reviews across business segments or brands to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement. • Manage general ledger activity within NetSuite, including oversight of account structure and updates to customized system configurations as needed. • Maintain and refine the accounts payable allocation methodology to support accurate distribution of clinic-related expenses. • Collaborate with FP&A, accounts payable, human resources, operations, IT, and other partners to address accounting questions and reporting challenges. • Communicate required inputs, deadlines, and accounting implications clearly to business stakeholders and senior leadership. • Provide leadership across the accounting function by supporting directors, balancing team workloads, and promoting consistency in management practices. • Drive operational improvements by evaluating manual processes, implementing standardization or automation opportunities, and monitoring the effectiveness of new workflows. • Build team capability through coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and ongoing development opportunities that strengthen departmental performance.
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z

Payroll Analyst

Louisville, KY
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Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to support a utilities and infrastructure organization in Louisville, Kentucky. This contract to hire opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage high-volume payroll operations with accuracy, ensure tax compliance, and provide dependable reporting support. The role requires strong hands-on knowledge of large-scale payroll environments and the ability to work confidently across multi-state payroll activities. Responsibilities:• Process bi-weekly payroll for a large employee population with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance• Administer payroll tax activities, including withholding calculations, filings, and related reconciliation tasks• Manage employee wage garnishments and ensure deductions are applied in accordance with applicable regulations• Prepare and maintain payroll reports to support internal review, auditing, and operational decision-making• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues efficiently and prevent recurring errors• Support full-cycle in-house payroll operations across multi-state jurisdictions• Utilize PeopleSoft HRIS and related payroll systems to maintain records, validate transactions, and process updates• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and improve day-to-day payroll execution
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z