Accountant

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented accountant to manage general ledger entries, reconciliations, and statutory accounting reporting in a collaborative team environment. You will analyze financial statements, implement regulatory changes, and support audits while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires a four-year accounting/finance degree with GAAP knowledge and strong Excel/BI tool skills. CPA progression is a plus, and Concur experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• CPA progression preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reporting tools.
• Experience with financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post general ledger journals across daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Conduct account reconciliations and analyze financial records for accuracy.
• Research and resolve issues to ensure financial information accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles in reporting.
• Collaborate on implementing changes to processes due to regulatory requirements.
• Identify inefficiencies and work with staff to resolve risks.
• Prepare cash-flow reports and assist with month-end close tasks.
• Review vendor records and support audit items as needed.

Skills

General Ledger Management

Account Reconciliation

GAAP & Statutory Accounting Principles

Data Analysis

Month-End Close Process

Journal Entry Preparation

Cash-Flow Reporting

Expense Report Auditing

Ability to learn new technology

Communication Skills

Concur Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Progression (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

BusinessObjects

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries
• Analyze and maintain accounting records and perform associated account reconciliations
• Research and resolve potential issues to ensure financial information accuracy
• Ensure proper recording and reporting based on statutory accounting principles
• Research, analyze, and implement compliance and statutory rule changes into team processes
• Identify problems, inefficiencies, or risks and work with higher-level staff to resolve them
• Analyze operating cash accounts, prepare journal entries, and generate management cash-flow reporting
• Administer, maintain, review, and audit employee expense reports and the core system
• Prepare journal entries, payroll and fleet reporting, monthly account reconciliations, and reporting
• Perform reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts
• Run and modify reports from financial reporting systems, including the core insurance system, general ledger, BusinessObjects, and other online data access points
• Prepare and record journal entries and supporting computations
• Complete selected elements of the month-end close process
• Review and prepare specific supplementary reporting
• Review, maintain, and approve vendor records according to procedures and controls
• Determine cash-process issues and exceptions and work with other areas to resolve them
• Assist with PBC items for the company’s annual audit
• Identify inefficiencies and streamline results
• Participate in specialized project teams and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Four-year college degree majoring in accounting or finance is preferred
• Interest in progressing towards CPA is preferred, though not required
• Ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to use technical tools for analysis and reporting efficiencies
• Ability to understand and access various data sources using reporting tools
• Ability to meet compliance, accounting, and operational reporting needs
• Ability to work in a highly skilled team environment
• Ability to learn new technology
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Profit-minded perspective
• Strong preference for Concur experience, including administration, auditing, and employee support

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger Management, Account Reconciliation, and Compliance with Statutory Accounting Principles. Proficient in financial reporting and analysis, with a strong focus on efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• General Ledger Management
• Account Reconciliation
• Statutory Accounting Principles
• Financial Reporting Systems
• Concur Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Journal Entry Preparation
• Cash-Flow Reporting
• Expense Report Auditing
• Data Analysis
• Month-End Close Process

Soft Skills

• Good Oral Communication
• Good Written Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Progression

Industry Keywords

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Statutory Accounting Principles
• Compliance
• Financial Information Accuracy
• Operational Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access
• BusinessObjects