Part-Time Accounting Specialist

Confidential; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Louisville, KY is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own day-to-day AP/AR and to support the head of accounting. The role is part-time (20–25 hours per week) and onsite, offering real ownership, clear expectations, and a collaborative, accuracy-driven team.

You will review invoices, process payments, reconcile statements, issue invoices, and assist with month-end close. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, plus discretion with confidential information, are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience including full-cycle AP and AR.
• Experience with accounting software.
• Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals: understand why entries are made, not just how.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, corporate card activity, and employee expense reports (AP).
• Generate invoices, record payments, and monitor AR aging (AR).
• Support month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

Skills

AP/AR

Month-end close

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication

Discretion

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

We’re an established, growing company with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture, and we’re looking for an experienced accounting professional to own our day-to-day accounts payable and receivable and to be a reliable right hand to our full-time head of accounting.

The role runs about 20 - 25 hours a week with a steady, predictable rhythm. You’ll get real ownership, clear expectations, and a team that values accuracy and follow-through.

Location

This role is onsite at our Louisville, KY office. Candidates must be within commuting distance.

What You’ll Do

[Accounts Payable]

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices, corporate card activity, and employee expense reports
• Prepare and process check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Make sure every disbursement follows approval policies and is properly documented
• Keep AP files and records accurate and organized

[Accounts Receivable]

• Generate and issue invoices
• Record and apply incoming payments (check, ACH, credit card)
• Monitor AR aging and follow up on overdue accounts
• Answer client billing and payment questions professionally
• Perform account reconciliations

[Accounting Support]

• Partner with the head of accounting on month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and reporting
• Help prepare documentation for audits
• Contribute ideas for process improvements
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including full-cycle AP and AR
• Experience with accounting software
• Solid grasp of accounting fundamentals: you understand why the entries are made, not just how
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail, with the organization to manage several priorities and meet deadlines
• The ability to work at a steady, efficient pace, especially during month-end
• Confident Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Clear, professional communication with vendors, clients, and teammates
• Discretion with confidential financial information