Accountant Sr.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,759 - 68,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid and unpaid time off benefits

Job summary

A local government agency in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Accountant Sr. The role involves recording and reconciling financial transactions, conducting financial reporting, and supervising staff. A Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience are required. The ideal candidate will also participate in system upgrades and maintain accounting standards. Competitive benefits and a full-time employment model are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Four years of related experience required.
• Ability to substitute education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile financial transactions.
• Participate in system testing and upgrades.
• Implement and maintain accounting procedures.

Skills

Financial reporting

Account reconciliation

Supervision of accountants

Analysis of financial data

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Accountant Sr.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

2 days ago

Salary: $61,954.88 annually

Filing deadline: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to accurately record and reconcile financial transactions, conduct financial reporting, and supervise lower-level accountants and the work they perform.

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
• Performs 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" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre‑filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

BENEFITS

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

EEO STATEMENT

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: [phone]

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Government Administration