Associate Accountant (55160)

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center is seeking an Associate Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations in Bowling Green, KY. You will handle accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records.

You will report to the Controller, support external audits, and contribute to internal controls and month-end close processes, while upholding confidentiality and working both independently and with the team.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting/finance or 2-4 years accounting experience.
• Strong accounts receivable, general ledger, and internal controls knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems like Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue grant invoices and apply incoming payments.
• Review cash receipts daily and post journal entries.
• Maintain ledgers and reconcile discrepancies, assist month-end close.
• Generate financial statements and support audits and internal controls.
• Help update accounting policies and internal procedures.
• Support special projects as needed.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

2-4 years accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Central or ERP

Job description

Job Details Job Location: LifeSkills Corporate 0AV58 - Bowling Green, KY 42102 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Salary Range: $25.72 - $25.72 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: 1st shift Job Category: Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and records, responsible for key components of month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance activities. The Accounting Associate reports to the Controller and plays a key role in maintaining sound financial controls and supporting the organization’s overall financial health.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and issue grant invoices, apply incoming payments, monitor accounts receivable aging for grant invoices, and lead collection efforts on past-due balances, escalating unresolved issues as needed.
• Review and post cash receipts daily, verifying the accuracy of entries prepared by accounting support staff.
• Post journal entries and maintain subsidiary ledgers, independently identifying, researching, and resolving reconciliation discrepancies.
• Generate financial statements, reports, and schedules for management review.
• Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support external audit requests, coordinate with auditors as needed, and assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid working knowledge of accounts receivable, general ledger processes, and internal financial controls.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Business Central or a similar system preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in researching and resolving complex reconciliation and ledger discrepancies.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision, particularly during month-end and year-end close.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an accounting or finance team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

• Position requires an Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience..
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Must have ability to work at a desk with a computer and monitors for extended periods of time.
• Working conditions are typical of an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Performance will be evaluated against close-timeliness, reconciliation accuracy, and AR aging targets, and annually against departmental goals.

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity– Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork– Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect–Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion– Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability–Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.