Accountant Senior

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 61,472 - 75,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid and unpaid time off

Direct deposit requirement

Job summary

A local government agency in Lexington is seeking a financial professional to record and reconcile financial transactions. This role requires analyzing financial data and reporting while supervising accounting staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least four years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary of $68,303.04 annually and is exempt from overtime, providing benefits that support employee wellness and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Four years of related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial transactions and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile financial transactions.
• Conduct financial reporting and data analysis.
• Supervise and train accounting staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Accounting procedures

Training and supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

• The minimum salary is $68,303.04 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 524

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 6, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to accurately record and reconcile financial transactions and conduct financial reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates, records and reconciles financial transactions, accounts, fees, payroll, schedules, and capital projects
• Researches, analyzes, reviews, collects, and reports financial data
• Participates in system testing, implementations and upgrades as required due to technological or internal changes
• Performs fiscal year-end functions
• Implements and maintains accounting procedures and standards for specialized accounting areas
• Trains, supervises, and develops one or more accountants
• Perform related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and a background check before employment, and may require a post-job offer physical.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by the filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" must be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in the hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

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