Accounting Specialist

Williskleincommercial; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Williskleincommercial is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Louisville, Kentucky, responsible for ensuring accuracy in accounting and payroll functions. Key duties include processing payroll, supporting month-end close activities, and conducting bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. This role offers a competitive salary between $55,000 and $65,000, along with comprehensive health benefits, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through with deadlines.
• Experience managing sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and maintain payroll records.
• Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Track and report on sales/use tax filings.
• Coordinate routine 401k/profit sharing items with the plan provider.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Microsoft Excel proficient

Knowledge of GAAP

General Understanding of ERP Systems

Construction industry experience

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Comsense ERP

Job description

Description

Accounting Specialist

General Description

The Accounting Specialist supports the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of Willis Klein Commercial’s accounting and payroll functions. This role is responsible for routine accounting operations, month-end close support, reconciliations, tax-related filings, and coordination of retirement plan activities

Pay Range

$55,000 - $65,000 based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance along with PTO and 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Payroll: Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including audits for timekeeping accuracy, pay codes, deductions, and changes. Maintain payroll records and support documentation in accordance with internal controls and record retention requirements.
• Month End Close and General Accounting: Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliation schedules. Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the consolidated trial balance and assist in maintaining clean, supportable account balances. Maintain and organize financial records, supporting schedules, and documentation for audit readiness.
• Bank Reconciliations: Daily cash sheet. Perform bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances timely.
• Sales/Use Tax: Tracking, reporting, and filings.
• 401k/Profit Sharing: Coordinate routine items with the plan provider (e.g., contributions, census support, and reporting requests). Maintain documentation supporting retirement plan transactions and required submissions.

Qualifications

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Organization Skills: Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-though with deadlines
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience as determined by WKC)
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentially of sensitive information
• General Understanding of ERP Systems
• Construction industry experience a plus
• Knowledge of Comsense ERP a plus

Willis Klein Commercial Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.