<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>
<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Accountant</strong> - <strong>Robert Half | Direct Hire Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking a highly analytical and motivated<strong> Accountant</strong> for a growing organization that values operational excellence, process improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys digging into financial data, improving processes, partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to strategic business decisions.</p><p>The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing business needs while delivering accurate and timely financial information.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring proper documentation of business transactions.</li><li>Compile and analyze financial information to support accurate general ledger accounting.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting reports.</li><li>Analyze assets, liabilities, expenses, reserves, and expenditures, making recommendations on proper accounting treatment.</li><li>Evaluate financial and operational data, including historical trends, revenues, and obligations to support forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Support incentive compensation accounting, including accrual calculations, analyses, and related inquiries.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall reporting accuracy.</li><li>Collaborate with internal departments to support business initiatives and accounting objectives.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external auditors.</li><li>Assist management with special projects, financial analyses, and ad hoc reporting requests.</li><li>Resolve accounting irregularities and recommend corrective actions as necessary.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>(Hybrid- 3 days in office/2 days remote). Candidate must be located in the greater Lexington, KY area. </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support financial operations for an organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening reporting processes, and helping ensure sound stewardship across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance colleagues and operational leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee complex general ledger activity across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policies.</p><p>• Lead key portions of the month-end and quarter-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies on a timely basis.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and prepare reporting that explains variances between actual performance and approved budgets for leadership and department stakeholders.</p><p>• Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to requests for interim and year-end audit procedures.</p><p>• Monitor cash positions across bank accounts, assess liquidity needs, and highlight emerging cash flow risks to help maintain operational stability.</p><p>• Reconcile intercompany balances and coordinate timely resolution of differences to keep records aligned across related entities.</p><p>• Review contracts, invoices, and other financial documentation to identify accounting impacts, budget considerations, and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting operations by documenting procedures, recommending control enhancements, and implementing process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to entry-level accounting team members through work review, coaching, and technical support.</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 an experienced Accountant to join our team in Kentucky. This role will support core accounting operations by delivering accurate financial reporting, analyzing business performance, and partnering with operational and finance leaders to provide clear insight into results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage closing activities and account review with a high degree of accuracy.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly closing activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are recorded accurately.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining supporting documentation and appropriate accounting controls.</p><p>• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements that present reliable and complete financial information.</p><p>• Review profit and loss results, identify key trends or variances, and provide meaningful analysis to support decision-making.</p><p>• Support accounting for capital projects and capital assets, including tracking costs and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>• Communicate financial performance and reporting insights to operations and finance stakeholders in a clear and effective manner.</p><p>• Perform account analysis and assist with improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and financial processes.</p>
<p>Setting up interviews for the week of 10/12. For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core accounting operations and provide meaningful financial insight for the business in Central, Kentucky. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate records, completing monthly reporting activities, and partnering with operational and finance leaders to explain performance trends. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial results clearly to a range of stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating deadlines, recording activity, and ensuring financial data is complete and accurate.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.</p><p>• Develop and review profit and loss reporting to identify trends, explain key drivers, and highlight areas requiring attention.</p><p>• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements that present results clearly and support business decision-making.</p><p>• Track and account for capital spending, including asset-related activity and projects tied to facility or operational improvements.</p><p>• Analyze financial performance and present findings to finance and operations partners through clear written and verbal communication.</p><p>• Support ongoing accounting initiatives and process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<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>