Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and operational finance activities in Louisville, KY. The role emphasizes month-end close, general ledger accuracy, and collaboration with operations to analyze manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and can work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or production environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and trial balance.
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis.
• Support cost accounting functions, including inventory and production-related accounting.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate tracking of production costs and efficiencies.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Inventory tracking

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Position Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting functions, financial reporting, and operational finance activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial results, supporting the month-end close process, and partnering with operations to provide insight into manufacturing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, and the ability to work both independently and cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and trial balance
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support internal and external reporting requirements
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis

Manufacturing & Cost Support

• Support cost accounting functions, including inventory and production-related accounting
• Assist with inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and variance analysis
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate tracking of production costs and efficiencies

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting processes
• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within accounting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, or production environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

Additional benefits include discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits and the company's 401(k) retirement plan.